Patient's question:
I have hepatitis B and am an HBsAg-positive carrier, but my liver function is normal. Hello, can I breastfeed the child?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is best to avoid breastfeeding if you have chronic hepatitis B (). Breastfeeding is only recommended if the mother is only positive for HBsAg. First, newborns should receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth and again at 1 month and 6 months, or they should receive hepatitis B immune globulin immediately after birth, achieving an automatic immunity rate of about 70%. Additionally, if the mother's blood tests are positive for HBsAg, HBeAg, and anti-HBc, or if both HBeAg and anti-HBc are positive, breastfeeding should be avoided. Breast milk that is positive for HBV-DNA should also not be used for breastfeeding. Therefore, if you have chronic hepatitis B (), breastfeeding is not recommended. You should also get tested for HBV-DNA to determine the level of infectivity. In reality, having chronic hepatitis B is not (terrible), and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and appropriate treatment is provided, the condition can be managed effectively.