Mehrak is HIV-positive and pregnant.Her physician wants to minimize the risk of the virus being transmitted to her child.Which of the following will help to minimize the risk of HIV transmission?

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Having a cesarean-section (C-section) delivery is the best choice to minimize the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child. During a vaginal birth, the baby is exposed to the mother's blood and vaginal fluids, increasing the risk of transmission. With a C-section, the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen, avoiding exposure to these fluids. A breech presentation or short prenatal period does not directly affect the risk of HIV transmission.

Mehrak Is HIV-Positive and Pregnant