There is One detail I often forget, Dear Readers, and that is to take a before picture when I start to work on any project that has been languishing for a while. I wrongly assume that I will be able to find a picture somewhere in my archives that shows just where I was when I stopped working on the project.
Women who are planning on becoming pregnant or who are pregnant should be tested for HIV as soon as possible. The womanâs partner should also be tested. The March of Dimes recommends that all women of childbearing age who may have been exposed to HIV should be tested before becoming pregnant.
CMV testing is currently recommended for pregnant women who develop an acute viral illness or when ultrasound reveals a foetal abnormality. However, pregnant women and women planning a pregnancy may wish to discuss CMV testing with their doctor, particularly if they work in high risk settings (e.g. in child care centres) or have very young children at home.