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If I tested positive for Hepatitis B while pregnant, what do I need to do after the baby is born?

I am just realizing that nothing has been done about this, for myself or my baby. Do we need to be retested? Do I need treatment? And why would I have tested positive during this pregnancy, but not the previous two pregnancies?

WAIT, Before you answer, I mean that I had group B, whatever that is! not Hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B is contracted through sex or blood contamination, so either you weren't tested during the last two pregnancies or you have contracted it since.
I think the chances of your baby contracting the disease are low as long as he/she has vaccinations after birth. I'm not sure what, if anything can be done while you're pregnant but you really should speak to your health care provider about any concerns.

Edit: Do your mean your blood group is B? If so, that's no problem.
I also found info on a condition I hadn't heard of before called Group B Streptococcus which can be serious. Info is here:
http://www.sogc.org/health/pregnancy-gro...
If you have this, you need to ask your health care provider what steps need to be taken, if any.
Good luck

You doctor should give you some information on this.

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