When you're pregnant do they test you for Aids?

Question

I've never asked that before so I was just wondering. When you're pregnant they do ALOT of blood test, but are any of them for AIDS?

Answer 1

My doctor only tested for HIV because I asked them to. She said they normally dont unless you feel you are at risk for some reason. I would request a test just to make sure they do test you for it.  

Answer 2

Your doctor will normally talk to you about being tested for HIV at least once during your pregnancy.  If not, you should specifically ask for an HIV test.  Don't assume it is done automatically, as it requires a consent form.

Women with HIV can be given medications to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV to the baby.

Answer 3

Yes, whenever you get your blood tested for anything.

They always bring up any problems with your blood. And AIDS affects your blood.

They would of course check for AIDS && HIV because they don't want it to harm/effect the baby.

Answer 4

You are never automatically tested for HIV.  Although it is current practice to test for HIV in pregnant women, a doctor MUST get permission from the woman first.  If she declines the test is not performed, a doctor will usually discuss the advantages of the testing in order to promote its benefit with a client.

Answer 5

My friends mom has 3 children ages 19, 17 and 12 she says they tested her with her children at least the last child or 2. But that was during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. One thing about health care is different states and hospital systems have different testing criteria and regulations for diseases- genetic, bacterial, or viral. If you are at all worried ask your doctor to test you, or just ask your doctor if that's included in testing.

Answer 6

yh they check for anything wrong when they take blood as a baby.