Practice and Provider Resources

Since the HIV epidemic began in the 1980s, the United States has made great strides in reducing the number of annual perinatal infections. However, even one case of perinatal infection is too many. Women living with HIV who take antiretroviral medication during pregnancy as recommended can reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to their babies to 1% or less. Without treatment during pregnancy, risk of transmission from mother to infant is 22%.

One Test. Two Lives. offers obstetric providers information and resources to encourage them to test pregnant women for HIV infection and help reduce the number of infants born with HIV. The One Test. Two Lives. campaign has recently been updated to include the latest CDC recommendations regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment options. It now features new tools and resources to help ensure all patients get tested for HIV early in their pregnancy.

Information and Tools for Providers

These resources and tools have been developed to help obstetric providers encourage pregnant women to get tested for HIV as early as possible. The tools contain important HIV prevention messages and information to help raise awareness and encourage patients to get screened.

Due Date Projection Wheel (Printed, JPEG 739K)

This due date projection wheel is a tool commonly used among obstetricians and midwives. This version highlights the ideal time to test a pregnant woman for HIV and reminds that it is never too late to test for HIV.

To order the Due Date Projection Wheel, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Due Date Calculator (Web Widget)

The One Test. Two Lives. Due Date Calculator provides the estimated date of delivery and gestational age based on the date of a woman’s last period. After 8 weeks, the calculator also provides the estimated length and weight of the baby. Most importantly, this tool highlights the ideal time to test a pregnant woman for HIV and provides reminders that it is never too late to test for HIV.

Fact Sheet: HIV Testing for Pregnant Women and Newborns

This fact sheet provides key information about antigen/antibody HIV tests and summarizes CDC’s new testing algorithm.

To order the HIV Testing for Pregnant Women and Newborns Fact Sheet, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Fact Sheet: When Pregnant Patients Are Unsure About HIV Screening

This obstetric provider fact sheet gives obstetric providers recommendations and strategies to employ when pregnant patients are reluctant to participate in HIV screening.

To order the When Pregnant Patients Are Unsure About HIV Screening Fact Sheet, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Patient Brochure: Even If a Mother Has HIV, Her Baby Doesn’t Have To

This patient brochure is an easy-to-read, brief patient education material about HIV and the benefits of prenatal HIV testing.

To order the Even If a Mother Has HIV, Her Baby Doesn’t Have To Brochure, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Handout: Helpful Tests for You and Your Baby

This handout provides pregnant women with a list and description of recommended tests all pregnant women should have, including the HIV test.

To order the Helpful Tests for You and Your Baby Handout, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Fact Sheet: Understanding Your HIV Test Results [PDF – 877 KB]

This fact sheet helps pregnant patients understand their HIV test results. The fact sheet is double-sided with English on one side and Spanish on the other. Available for download in both regular and print-ready formats.

To order the Understanding Your HIV Test Results Fact Sheet, visit the CDC-INFO on Demand ordering system.

Additional Resources

The following list offers obstetric providers and their patients quick access to online resources related to HIV testing, treatment, and referrals for pregnant women.

For Providers

For Providers and Their Patients