Patient's question:
My wife is currently pregnant. I heard that a woman downstairs has developed gestational viral hepatitis, and later it caused quite a lot of trouble. She suffered a lot from it. Our family doesn't understand this disease, so we are very worried. We'd like to learn more about it.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is currently no specific medication for hepatitis A, and the following comprehensive measures are commonly adopted:(1) Rest and liver support therapy. Commonly used include Yinchen (Yinchen Decoction), vitamin C, and compound vitamin B, or intravenous glucose infusion.
(2) During the late stages of pregnancy, it is necessary to strengthen self-monitoring, such as counting fetal movements. If there are signs of preterm labor, early hospitalization and treatment are required, along with non-stimulated tests and ultrasound monitoring. Attention should be paid to shortening the second stage of labor, preventing postpartum hemorrhage, and avoiding postpartum infection.
(3) After delivery, if the patient has already recovered, breastfeeding is allowed. However, during the acute phase, breastfeeding is prohibited. This can prevent vertical transmission from mother to child and aid in maternal recovery.