Can hepatitis C carriers feed

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My great aunt has been suffering from hepatitis C for some time. Recently, my great aunt gave birth to another child. Because my great aunt suffers from hepatitis C, she does not dare to feed her child. She feeds her child through milk powder. Now I will tell you the question about whether the hepatitis C carrier can feed her.

Can hepatitis C carriers feed

First of all, hepatitis C patients may be transmitted to their children through breast milk. Hepatitis C patients need to check for HCV-RNA. If they are negative, they can consider breast-feeding, but for the sake of safety, it is best not to breast feed.

Secondly, as long as the liver function is normal and the virus does not replicate, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to inject immunoglobulin. As long as you have injected immunoglobulin, you can breastfeed.

Finally, hepatitis C virus may exist in the milk of pregnant women with hepatitis C to feed their babies. In case of nipple rupture, breast-feeding should be temporarily stopped to avoid direct blood contact with the baby, because hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood, and hepatitis C can also be transmitted through saliva.

matters needing attention

For patients with hepatitis C disease, as soon as possible to the regular hospital for examination, in the life of the game, should also timely correct some bad habits, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, in the diet to avoid contact with spicy food, eat more good food for the body, appropriate for some physical exercise, to improve their health Body to achieve the role of health care.