Prevent transmission: If mom has hepatitis b, make sue the OB and pedi know. Transmission can be prevented by not using a scalp clip to monitor baby's heart in labor. More importantly, baby needs 2 shots at birth: ivig and first hep b vaccine. Breastfeeding is okay if baby gets these.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Hep B carrier: A hepatitis b carrier has a chronic infection with the hepatitis virus, without proper preventative measures a baby born to a hep b positive mom is at risk for infection. Hepatitis immunoglobulin and vaccine should be given soon after birth.
Answered 12/14/2013
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