Patient's question:
Previously, all prenatal check-ups were attended by the patient themselves, and the condition was concealed from family members. Now, she gave birth to a boy via cesarean section. The doctor diagnosed that the hepatitis in the mother is contagious, and it is best for the fetus not to breastfeed.Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with hepatitis C can potentially transmit the virus to their fetus. The symptom of yellowish face you mentioned could be a sign of chronic hepatitis C. Current research suggests that the probability of an infant contracting hepatitis C from a pregnant mother with the virus is approximately 10%. It is recommended to visit a hospital for testing to measure the quantitative level of hepatitis C virus DNA. If the results are significantly above the normal range, antiviral treatment is necessary. In such cases, the risk of mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy is high, and pregnancy should be avoided for the time being.