Breastfeeding/expressed breast milk (EBM) is not recommended if mother is known HIV positive, regardless of maternal antiretroviral therapy and/or viral load due to the risk of transmission to the infant
Avoid use of ergots (ergonovine maleate) in management of postpartum hemorrhage, if possible
At delivery: send cord gases and collect maternal and cord blood samples for research if enrolled in research study
Send placenta to pathology and flag if in research study
Consults
Oak Tree Clinic 604-875-2250 (leave message after hours)