Babies can be born with HIV.

HIV is a virus. it cause AIDS.

a woman with HIV can pass it to her baby:

• during pregnancy
• while giving birth
• when breastfeeding.

baby born with HIV may:

• get sick
  a lot
• develop AIDS
• and die

you can help proctect your baby from HIV!

start with HIV counseling and testing.

• testing lets you know if you:
• have HIV
• need special health care for yourself and to proctect your baby

Testing plus treatment may help you to have a healthy baby.

They may also help you stay well, so you can care for your baby.

Have an HIV test if you:

• paln to have a baby
• are pregnant
• want to breastfeed

talk to a doctor, nurse or counselor. before testing ask:

• why should i be tested?
• are there reasons not to get tested?
• who can see my results?

After testing ask:

• what do my results means?
• how can i keep my baby healthy
• where can i go for support?

Have a healthy pregnancy.

protec against HIV:

• don't share needles for any reason.
• use a latex condom if you have sex.(ask a doctor or nurse about having sex during pregnancy.)
• ask your doctor or nurse about other way to protect against HIV.

get prenatal care (regular checkups), and:

• dont use alcohol, tobaco or other drugs. get help to quit.
• eat healthy foods.
• get plenty of rest.
• exercise.(talk with the doctor or nurse first)

call:

• your state or local health department
• the free nj AIDS hotline, 1-800-624-2377.

all call are cofidential. you do not have to give your name.