American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2001
Scheduled cesarean delivery and the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission: a survey of practicing obstetricians.
To characterize practice patterns among obstetrician-gynecologists with respect to delivery for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive women, following publication of the 1999 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee Opinion regarding scheduled cesarean delivery for HIV-infected patients. ⋯ There is considerable disagreement among practicing obstetricians with respect to the 1999 ACOG Committee Opinion recommendation to offer cesarean delivery to all HIV-seropositive women. Most physicians use viral load detection to assist with the counseling in delivery options for HIV-infected pregnant women.