Mode of Delivery HIV-1 RNA remains > 1000 copies/mL- caesarian section –Scheduled for 38-39 weeks gestation Intravenous zidovudine infusion initiated 4 hours before the caesarian delivery (2 mg/kg over 1-hour loading dose, then 1 mg/kg/hour continuous infusion until delivery, ie, umbilical cord ligated)zidovudine –Caesarian section delivery probably confers little added benefit in women with plasma HIV-1 RNA < 1000 copies/mL (Management Guidelines).[DHHS Perinatal]Management GuidelinesDHHS Perinatal HIV-1 RNA is < 1000 copies/mL, a vaginal delivery –Induction of labor at 38-39 weeks.