Patient's question:
My wife is about to give birth, and because she was previously infected with the hepatitis B virus, I am very concerned about the health of our child. Before pregnancy, I had her undergo liver function tests and DNA tests. The first three liver function tests were negative, while the last two were positive. The DNA test, which included more than 20 items, also showed no issues. Additionally, my wife did not receive the hepatitis B immune globulin during her pregnancy, and we plan to administer it immediately after the child is born. Is this acceptable? Will our child be safe and healthy? Urgent response required///Current condition: Normal
Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women should be tested for HBV DNA. If positive, they should undergo mother-to-child transmission prevention. Infants should receive an HBV immune globulin injection at birth, along with the hepatitis B vaccine. It is generally recommended to administer one dose within six hours after birth, and a second dose at one month. If the mother has hepatitis B antibodies, the newborn should receive 1 million units of hepatitis B immune globulin and the hepatitis B vaccine to prevent mother-to-child transmission. It is best to receive another dose of the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B special immunity after reaching full term for better efficacy.