hepatitis B in pregnancy
Last reviewed 02/2021
Hepatitis B infection in pregnancy is associated with a 20% increase in preterm delivery. There is a 1.8% chance of mortality.
70 to 90% of mothers who are HBeAG positive but HBeAb negative will transmit HBV to their offspring. The risk of vertical transmission is greatest in the third trimester.
maternal hepatitis B and planned caesarian section
selective neonatal and routine infant hepatitis B immunisation schedule