Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Currently, the carrier rate of hepatitis B virus in my country is 10% to 20%.
After a woman becomes pregnant, the metabolism and detoxification of the mother and fetus are borne by the liver. In addition, the increased consumption of nutrients during pregnancy and the increase in estrogen levels in the body will increase the burden on the liver, making it easy for Infection with hepatitis B may worsen an existing condition. Once infected with hepatitis B, it will not only aggravate pregnancy reactions, but also easily cause malformations in the fetus caused by chromosomal aberrations in the early stages of pregnancy. Late pregnancy can easily lead to premature birth and neonatal death, and the fetus will become a hepatitis B virus carrier as soon as he is born. 25% of them will develop cirrhosis or liver cancer in adulthood, so it is better to prevent it as early as possible.
Blocking method:
(1) Local diseases can be treated before pregnancy The Prevention and Control Center administers inactivated hepatitis B vaccine to prevent hepatitis B virus infection.
(2) If you contract hepatitis B before pregnancy, you must take strict contraceptive measures and actively receive treatment. Wait for at least half a year to recover, preferably 2 years later, and obtain a doctor\’s consent before you consider pregnancy.
(3) If you are infected with hepatitis B during pregnancy, you should actively take hepatoprotective treatment. At the same time, ensure the intake of nutrients such as protein, sugar (carbohydrates) and vitamins, get adequate rest, and closely observe the condition.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru