Patient's question:
I am a carrier of hepatitis B (inherited from my mother). Will my future children also get hepatitis B? If the child is vaccinated after birth, but is breastfed and fed daily, will it still be contagious?Doctor's answer:
To say that a mother's positive hepatitis B surface antigen can affect the child, the small three positive () is two-phase, and in this case, the impact is very small. Giving the child hepatitis B vaccination has a preventive effect. At the same time, hepatitis B immune globulin should also be injected. Shanghai Biological Pharmaceutical Institute may produce this medication. Please ask the local doctor to help you. After the vaccination, 90% can be prevented. In the remaining 10% of cases, the virus may be transmitted from the mother to the fetus through the placenta before birth. In this situation, there is no preliminary way to prevent it. Whether it can be prevented before birth in China is also being studied, and the results are not yet consistent. The conventional practice both domestically and internationally is to immediately administer the hepatitis B vaccine after birth.It is possible to have a child during pregnancy, but regular monitoring and check-ups are necessary throughout the entire pregnancy, especially in the later stages. These check-ups should include liver enzymes and liver function tests. If any abnormalities in liver function, kidney function, or other significant symptoms are detected, it may be necessary to consider terminating the pregnancy. Generally speaking, there should be no problems. You are young, so it is important to maintain a balanced diet during pregnancy. Additionally, avoid excessive fatigue and ensure adequate rest.