Patient's question:
Mother is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. After newborns receive hepatitis B immune globulin and vaccine, can they breastfeed? Will they transmit the virus to their children?Doctor's answer:
To check the DNA in breast milk, if the DNA in breast milk is negative, breastfeeding has no impact. Advice: It is generally considered that breastfeeding is not recommended for individuals with positive HBV-DNA in breast milk, as it can lead to vertical transmission between mother and child through breast milk. Currently, it is recommended that mothers with only positive HbsAg (surface antigen) can breastfeed their infants as long as the newborn receives immunity. Daily care: Please get tested as soon as possible. Wishing you good health.