Patient's question:
I contracted hepatitis B when I was 6 years old, and I have been a minor positive ever since. Now I am 24 years old and 7 months pregnant. When I was 3 months pregnant, I got tested and it was still a minor positive. I want to ask what should I do if I am pregnant with hepatitis B and a minor positive?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B can be transmitted through the placenta. It is recommended that after the child is born, they should receive the hepatitis B vaccine under anesthesia. However, the child should receive the first dose of 30 micrograms of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours. In the 2nd and 3rd months, the child should also receive 30 micrograms of the hepatitis B vaccine. Generally, this can maximize the likelihood of preventing the child from being infected. For patients, if the liver disease condition is severe, they should receive immediate symptomatic treatment and proper medication. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of liver disease. Additionally, patients should maintain a proper diet and keep a positive mood.