Question
Can a mother with Hepatitis B surface antigen be breastfed to her baby?
Answer
Hepatitis B virus can be transmitted through bodily fluids, including breast milk, especially to newborns. Even if the baby is vaccinated against Hepatitis B, it usually takes three months for the antibodies to develop. Guidelines suggest that this mother should not breastfeed her baby to prevent transmission, and the baby’s Hepatitis B vaccination must be administered on schedule.