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Mode of delivery in hepatitis b
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I am 36 week pregnant and have hepatitis b. Earlier my viral load was 38600 iu/ml and alt was 145. I have started Udiliv 300 three times a day and taf 25 since 1 month, and hopefully have reduced viral load now. Can I go for normal delivery? Doctor is open for both mode but was more in favour of c-section. What is your opinion.
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If you fulfill all criteria for normal delivery ,then it is possible...
Hepatitis b is not a contraindication for normal delivery..
C section is adviced may be because of viral load...
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
you can go for normal delivery
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
With hepatitis B there is very less risk of transmission through vaginal delivery
So there is no indication to go for c section just for hepatitis B positive
If pelvis is favorable you can opt normal delivery
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