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Newham University Hospital - Maternity services

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Description of service

Offers HIV antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. Includes specialist counselling and information about HIV and pregnancy. HIV testing service, with results within one week. Specialist midwifery and obstetric care for HIV-positive pregnant women. Health advocates and interpreters available. Confidential counselling for pregnant clients and their families. Pre-conception counselling, family planning and sexual health advice also available to all HIV-positive women.

Useful links

View this service on the NAM aidsmap website

About NAM

NAM is one of the world’s leading sources of independent, accurate information on HIV and AIDS, with many years’ experience producing and delivering HIV information to support people affected by HIV and to inform the wider response to the epidemic.

We produce a wide range of patient information resources, supporting people throughout their lives in making informed decisions about their health and treatment, and helping them live longer, healthier lives. We also provide a comprehensive news service on issues relating to HIV, its treatment and living with HIV, and materials to support healthcare and other professionals working with HIV-positive people.

All these resources can be read and downloaded at www.aidsmap.com

This information was supplied by NAM on 20 March 2025.