Patient's question:
I and my husband want a baby this year, but I am a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. There is severe gender discrimination in society, and the pressure is quite high. I hope the baby can grow up healthily and not be infected with the hepatitis B virus. Can I have a child? What should I do to prevent the child from being infected with the hepatitis B virus? What should I pay attention to when pregnant with hepatitis B?Doctor's answer:
Based on the materials you purchased, it appears that you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. In this regard, I would like to offer a few preliminary suggestions:1. After becoming pregnant, it is necessary to implement a strategy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B. This should begin three months before delivery, with monthly injections of hepatitis B immune globulin (200–400 IU per dose).
48 hours after the newborn is born, administer one dose of hepatitis B immune globulin intramuscularly. Then, two weeks later, give another dose. Subsequently, combine this with the hepatitis B vaccine, which can provide 70%–90% protection for the infant.
In addition, during the treatment of liver disease, in addition to timely medical care, the patient’s dietary condition and psychological state are also crucial. The patient must maintain a light diet while consistently keeping a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid unnecessary negative impacts on the complete recovery of the liver disease.