Patient's question:
Do hepatitis B virus carriers need to do any preparations before getting pregnant? Do they still need to take preventive measures? Can it be inherited across generations?Doctor's answer:
It is not inherited through generations, but rather. The mother and child exchange nutrients and metabolic byproducts through the placenta, and the virus will never pass through the placenta to the fetus. However, during childbirth, the infant's umbilical cord is an open wound, which inevitably gets exposed to the mother's blood, leading to transmission at birth. The current practice is to administer hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth, followed by another dose of hepatitis B vaccine at one month, and yet another at six months. For patients, if the hepatitis B condition is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary to prevent a recurrence of the disease. Additionally, patients should always maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.