Patient's question:
I am about 4 months pregnant. The day before yesterday, I went to the hospital with my husband for a health check-up. The results showed that I am positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. Is this situation harmful to the baby? Does hepatitis B affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to give your baby an extra dose of immunoglobulin after birth and avoid breastfeeding as much as possible. This way, the probability of your baby getting infected with hepatitis B will be very low. Some people might tell you that having a small three positive status allows breastfeeding, with a low risk of transmission to the baby, but it is still better to be cautious. Hepatitis patients can understand the principle of treating symptoms while using folk remedies as supplementary treatments in daily life. It is crucial to avoid extreme hunger or fullness in daily diet and never overeat or binge drink.