Question
I’m a Hepatitis B patient who is pregnant and suddenly started bleeding. Will my child be mentally retarded?
Answer
Firstly, the Hepatitis B virus is mainly transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and maternal-infant transmission. It generally does not interfere much with the baby’s intelligence. So there’s no need to worry too much. It is recommended that the hepatitis vaccine and hepatitis immune globulin be administered within 24 hours of the baby’s birth to effectively prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B and rarely cause interference in the brain. The risk of mental retardation is very low for the child. Therefore, family members must take the child for timely medical treatment and prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is important to closely observe any changes in the child’s symptoms and do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment.