Care of Pregnant Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Managing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during pregnancy requires attention to psychosocial aspects of maternal health in addition to providing medical and obstetric care. Ideal care plans promote sustained HIV suppression and optimize maternal health prior to conception. Engagement with maternity services creates opportunities to support women with HIV to remain engaged in life-long care, monitor their health frequently, screen for co-morbid conditions, and develop a personalized antiretroviral therapy adherence strategy. This article summarizes antiretroviral drug use in pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes in women with HIV, and the key elements of providing holistic care.