Patient's question:
If you have the and want to have children, what should you do to ensure that it will not be inherited by your child? Can you breastfeed?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B does not have a hereditary nature, but since the hepatitis B "" (HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B) strain has strong transmissibility and harmfulness, it is necessary for individuals to undergo treatment before considering conception. Additionally, during pregnancy, comprehensive preventive measures should be taken for hepatitis B patients. After the baby is born, it is essential to administer hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine as recommended.Furthermore, the key to treating hepatitis B lies in antiviral therapy. Medications like liver-protecting tablets can only alleviate symptoms but cannot completely eliminate the hepatitis B virus from the body.