Patient's question:
I would like to ask if a child can be breastfed by the mother after birth? Besides, can it be completely cured in the future?Doctor's answer:
Since the hepatitis B virus is mainly spread through blood, if an infant has rust, ulcers, or other damage in their oral cavity, throat, esophagus, stomach, or intestinal mucosa, the hepatitis B virus in breast milk can enter the bloodstream and may lead to hepatitis B transmission. Therefore, it is recommended not to breastfeed for individuals with hepatitis B minor positive.Based on your situation, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding as much as possible. For mothers with hepatitis B minor positive, it is essential to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to the newborn within 24 hours after birth. This can effectively prevent the transmission of the virus through breastfeeding.
If you insist on breastfeeding, the child must have received the vaccine, and the mother should minimize other excessive physical contact with the child. Hepatitis B minor positive is a lower activity period compared to major positive.