410 IAC 1-7-16
410 IAC 1-7-16 Explanation of decreasing transmission of HIV during pregnancy
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 1-7-16
Sec. 16. (a) Providers shall counsel that HIV can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy and treatment can significantly decrease that
transmission.
(b) Providers shall counsel, prior to delivery, that giving birth by cesarean section may decrease transmission of HIV to the child, especially
when done in combination with medications, if the HIV test results are positive.
(c) Counseling on this matter shall be conducted in a direct, straightforward, confidential manner by the provider or the provider's designee.