The risk of perinatal transmission of HIV can be reduced to less than 1% with proper care and treatment during pre-conception, pregnancy, labor and the newborn period. Call 1-800-439-4079 for real-time expert medical consultation and immediate up-to-date treatment information anytime day or night.
If you are caring for a laboring pregnant patient with HIV, a patient with a positive rapid HIV test in labor or an infant with HIV exposure, see the Hotline's step-by-step recommendations for Illinois.
Guidelines & Best Practices
Federal Guidelines
The United States Public Health Service provides clinical guidelines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS that are continually reviewed and updated by experts in the field. Sources of treatment information for perinatal HIV include the following:
- Federally approved guidelines for pre-conceptional, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of pregnant people living with HIV.
Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection
Federally approved guidelines for the care of infants and children with HIV exposure or HIV infection.
Illinois 24/7 Perinatal HIV Hotline Best Practices
The Hotline develops best practice resources for Illinois clinicians based on the United States Public Health Service guidelines.
- Best practice recommendations for labor and delivery care of pregnant people with HIV and their newborns.
Guidance for Comprehensive Perinatal Care for People Living with HIV
- A video series featuring comprehensive guidance for all phases of perinatal care for people living with HIV.