Glossary

chronic – long-term.

peer support – support provided by people who share the same experience or problem. HIV peer support is provided by other HIV-positive people.

postpartum refers to the time after a baby is born. Postpartum refers to the mother.

See: antepartum and intrapartum.

lesion – damage to a part of the body.

organogenesis – the process of development of baby’s main organs. This period is the first 12 weeks in the womb.