Patient's question:
My sister-in-law got infected with the hepatitis B virus during her university years. She is now a hepatitis B carrier. Her daily life is generally good, and her spirits are also good. However, she is now pregnant. Will the hepatitis B virus be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
To prevent mother-to-child transmission of the hepatitis B virus, it is sufficient to administer combined automatic immunization to newborns. Within 24 hours of birth, it is essential to administer hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine as early as possible, with a doubled dose of the vaccine. Once the newborn has received combined automatic immunization, it can be considered safe to breastfeed from a mother who carries the hepatitis B virus. When breastfeeding, it is important to ensure that the mother's nipple is not cracked and that the child's mouth is free of ulcers, meaning the child's absorption function should be normal.