Hepatitis C, abbreviated as hepatitis C and hepatitis C, is a kind of viral hepatitis caused by HCV* infection. It is mainly transmitted through blood transfusion, acupuncture and drug abuse, which can lead to chronic inflammatory necrosis and fibrosis of the liver. Some patients can develop liver cirrhosis or even hepatocellular carcinoma, which is extremely harmful to the health and life of patients and has become a serious social and public health problem. So what should pregnant women do if they have hepatitis C?

Mother-infant block

Hepatitis C can be transmitted from mother to baby, so pregnant women infected with hepatitis C should pay attention to mother-to-child blocking, and pregnant women should pay attention to bleeding and infection during childbirth and puerperium; After the baby is born, it should be isolated immediately and nursed around; Most maternal breast milk contains hepatitis virus, so breastfeeding is not recommended.

Diet regulation

Pregnant women with acute hepatitis C should stay in bed, have a light diet, and give intravenous infusion when necessary to ensure the intake of liquid and heat; It is forbidden to use drugs harmful to liver function, such as isoniazid, rifampicin, tetracycline, sulfanilamide, etc. Also pay attention not to drink alcoholic beverages in the diet, and supplement vitamins B 1, B6, B 12, C, K, etc. Vitamin C can promote liver cell repair and improve liver function.

Active treatment

Because termination of pregnancy surgery will increase the burden on the liver and worsen the condition, it is not recommended to terminate pregnancy if pregnant women are infected with hepatitis C. In addition, pregnant women must choose appropriate treatment methods for hepatitis C according to their own conditions under the guidance of doctors to avoid adverse effects on their children's health.