Patient's question:
I have been pregnant for over eight months now and am nearing the time of delivery. After the baby is born, I want to breastfeed my child. However, since I am a carrier of hepatitis B (minor), I am unsure if it is safe to do so. Therefore, I would like to consult for advice: Can a hepatitis B (minor) carrier breastfeed their child?Doctor's answer:
Breastfeeding is generally never contagious to the child. If the child was given the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, they are unlikely to be infected. If you're still not sure, you can take the child to a regular hospital to check the hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody. I hope this helps. Liver disease is a condition that is difficult to relieve. Friends with liver disease should maintain a positive attitude and face it with optimism. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in fighting the disease and believe that they can recover.