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Cumulative time on HAART increases health risks to both mother and foetus

Risk of severe liver toxicities if nevirapine used in HAART in pregnant women with CD4 above 250

Breastfeeding and HIV transmission

HIV-positive women less likely to become pregnant and more likely to miscarry even if asymptomatic

Rapid HIV tests should be used on women in labour

MTCT-plus: Family-focused care and treatment

Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Timing of nevirapine for newborns: extra syrup for baby if mother late to dose

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