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Join MidAtlantic AETC as it explores the latest advances in HIV care for pregnant and postpartum individuals, emphasizing strategies to reduce perinatal transmission and improve maternal health outcomes. Expert speakers will discuss evidence-based clinical practices, multidisciplinary care approaches, and supportive services that promote the health and well-being of both parent and child.
Objectives
- Describe the current guidelines for HIV screening, diagnosis, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) management during pregnancy.
- Discuss key strategies to reduce perinatal HIV transmission, including maternal viral suppression, intrapartum care, and neonatal prophylaxis.
- Identify whole-person support strategies to enhance adherence and engagement in HIV care during pregnancy.
Speaker
Melonie A. Owusu, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, AACRN, AAHIVS
Lead Nurse Practitioner, THRIVE Program | Institute of Human Virology
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine
Clinical Educator, MidAtlantic AETC