Patient's question:
My wife has hepatitis B with a positive but normal liver function. She is now preparing to have a baby. Hello doctor, can she breastfeed her child in this condition? What should she do? Can a person with breastfeed their child?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B spreads through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. If the mother is an HBV "big three positive" patient, even if her liver function is normal, she is still infectious if the viral load is high. In such cases, it is recommended to avoid breastfeeding to prevent transmitting the virus to the child. After birth, the child should be vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin promptly to reduce the risk of infection. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients with "big three positive" hepatitis B should maintain a proper diet in daily life to aid in nutrient digestion. I hope the above information is helpful to you.