Patient's question:
At 33 weeks of pregnancy, I consulted a doctor at the liver disease hospital today. They told me I have hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HBsAg positive), with a virus level higher than 500, but my liver function is normal. They said I need to start monthly immune globulin injections from now on, and my child will also need immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine after birth. Breastfeeding is allowed, but do I still need immune globulin? Can the immune globulin be stopped after the baby is born? Can I breastfeed later?Doctor's answer:
According to your hepatitis B test results, your hepatitis B surface antibody and hepatitis B e antibody are positive. This indicates that you have previously been infected with the hepatitis B virus and have now developed protective antibodies, so anesthesia is not necessary. After the baby is born, you can receive the hepatitis B vaccine through routine automatic immunization and continue breastfeeding. It is essential to pay close attention to the baby's health and safety, and seek medical attention promptly for any discomfort.