Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for three months, and during a prenatal check-up, I found out that I have hepatitis B. I'm very worried about whether it will affect the baby. What are the characteristics of hepatitis B in pregnant women?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B is a chronic, infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, which severely harms health and affects quality of life. If a pregnant woman contracts hepatitis B, it can lead to fetal malformations in the early stages of pregnancy. Severe viral hepatitis can result in miscarriage or premature birth. Long-term chronic iron deficiency anemia can cause fetal distress in the womb, developmental delays, and even stillbirth, neonatal death, or near-fatal birth. When patients are affected by hepatitis B, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If hepatitis B is not cured after prolonged treatment, a new treatment plan should be adopted in a timely manner.