Are all pregnant women tested for hiv before giving birth?

Question

Are all pregnant women tested for hiv before giving birth?

Answer 1

they did it to me..

Answer 2

Yes. At the very first appointment.

Answer 3

In most cases it is optional but yes it is more common now to have the testing done and is offered at the beginning with the regular blood testing now.  I went to a private Dr with my first pregnancy so it was optional, with my second pregnancy i went through a government funded clinic and it wasn't optional but this time I went through again a private Dr so it was optional.  Really there is no reason not to do it and I know here you have to sign a permission paper to have it done.  

Answer 4

Actually you have to sign the paper giving them the consent to test you for HIV, and I suggest you do :) It was at my very first prenatal appointment. But they offer the test to EVERYONE.

Answer 5

yes i was  

Answer 6

They are usually tested for HIV as well as a bunch of other stuff at their first pre-natal visit.

Answer 7

Yep, everytime you go for a bloodtest- for me its about once a month. But i'm not sure if thats for a HIV.  

I know i got tested at the begining of my pregnancy for EVERYTHING and i'd assume they'd test at the end as well.

Answer 8

It is recommended but not required. I didn't have an HIV test with my first son because it wasn't covered by our insurance.  

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

yes they are.

Answer 11

I was

Answer 12

When I had my son they did the hiv test right when they drew blood for other routine stuff, but I had to sign to consent to an hiv test...

Answer 13

Yes they are.  Once early in your pregnancy and again at around 34 weeks.