Q: Dr, please can a hepatitis B patient breastfeed her baby without problem to the baby and what are the food to be taken by the patient.
A: Yes a woman with Hepatitis B can breastfeed her baby. The chances of passing the virus on through breastfeeding are minimal and the few risks that exist are counteracted by the fact that the baby is, ideally, immunized within the first 12 hours of birth. Be sure to take care of the breasts and prevent nipple cracks etc
What foods should a hepatitis patient take? A healthy balanced diet, really. Stay off alcohol though as this causes further damage to the liver. Be sure to drink sufficient amounts of water daily and discuss all drugs you’re taking with your doctor.
For more on hepatitis, please click on the links below:
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