What is Pmtct Programme?

An effective Prevention of Mother to Child Transmissions (PMTCT) programme requires mothers and their babies to: Receive antenatal services and HIV testing during pregnancy. Have access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) Practice safe childbirth practices and appropriate infant feeding.

How effective is Pmtct?

MTCT rate according to age, feeding mode, treatment, and prophylaxis regimens. In addition, Table 2 shows an improvement in prophylaxis over the study period, with an increase in the number of mothers treated and/or children given prophylaxis of approximately 70–88% since 2011.

What is Pmtct What are the prongs of Pmtct?

These four prongs represent the cornerstones of comprehensive PMTCT service delivery: primary prevention of HIV infection among women of childbearing age (prong 1), preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV (prong 2), preventing HIV transmission from a woman living with HIV to her infant (prong 3).

When should I start taking Arvs during pregnancy?

2-38 When can pregnant women be started on antiretroviral treatment? ARV treatment should be started on the day of diagnosis. If HIV is diagnosed early in pregnancy, the recommendation is to commence FDC only at 12 weeks if the mother is healthy and does not require ARV drugs for her own health.

What foods are recommended for pregnant woman?

Here are 13 super nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant to help make sure you’re hitting those nutrient goals.

• Dairy products.
• Legumes.
• Sweet potatoes.
• Salmon.
• Eggs.
• Broccoli and dark, leafy greens.
• Lean meat and proteins.
• Berries.

Does ARVs increase fertility?

ARVs aren’t known to cause fertility problems in women. If you’ve been trying for a while, please talk to your doctor who can help.

How should a pregnant woman sleep?

The best position to sleep in when you’re pregnant is on your left side. This improves blood flow and, therefore, nutrient flow to your baby. Try lying on your left side, knees bent with a pillow between your knees. It also helps to tuck a pillow under your stomach, as well, for extra support.