Can a mother with breastfeed?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

After the baby is born, it should be given immune globulin and the hepatitis B vaccine to reduce the risk of transmission. Since hepatitis B virus is present in breast milk, breastfeeding should be avoided as much as possible to prevent increasing the risk of infection. However, if breastfeeding is insisted upon, it is essential to check the replication status of the viral DNA first. If there is no replication, breastfeeding can be done.