Mothertochild
Mothertochild, commonly written as "mother-to-child transmission" (MTCT), refers to the passage of an infectious agent from a mother to her fetus or newborn during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. MTCT can occur at three main stages: in utero (transplacental), intrapartum during labor and delivery, and postnatal through breast milk.
The risk and mechanisms of MTCT vary by pathogen and by maternal health, access to care, and
Prevention and management involve a combination of prenatal screening, treatment, and postnatal measures. For HIV, antiretroviral
Global health efforts continue to reduce MTCT through routine screening, access to antiviral and antimicrobial therapies,