Hepatitis B in Pregnancy?

[mumtobrandon]

Hi, I saw a thread about hep c on here but didn't notice one about b which I think maybe slightly more common, I'm not sure.....
Anyway, ignore my ticker, I am currently 11 weeks pregnant and so far have put out of my mind any risks that might come with carrying baby when I have chronic hepatitis b. It was diagnosed this time last year after a brief seperation with my husband and stupidity of jumping into bed with the first person who was nice to me Have had it for over 2 years now but so far am not on any medication as levels were low when they last checked.
The midwife has just said I will be under consultant care and the baby will be vaccinated at birth which has about a 90 percent success rate apparently...
They have said I can still breastfeed but have decided that maybe that might not be a good idea as my nipples bled rather a lot with my son (luckily did not have then) so that thought upsets me a little
However, I guess my biggest concern is that baby doesn't contract it during birth because the immunisation isn't 100 percent effective and what if it gets it from the placenta while I'm pregnant??
Am quite scared about it all when I sit and think but I would never consider not having this child because it deserves a chance.
Do any of you ladies know of any success stories or have hep b yourselves and can help me think more positively about things??? Would be grateful to hear from you. Thankyou, Amy x

 

[mumtobrandon]

Anyone??

 

[mumtobrandon]

I can only guess there are NO positive stories then

 

[MrsRoughton]

am sorry i have no experience regards this, i hope someone comes along who can help you hun xxxxx

 

[mumtobrandon]

Thanks Mrs Roughton, I really hope so too. I know it's my fault for getting it in the first place, I'm trying to look forward to the future with my family but just feel like crying. (not that that does any good either) x

 

[lushious09]

try posting in 2nd tri hun no one ever checks these n u never get answered xxx

 

[2nd time mum]

Hi I have been on this site for a while and in all honesty have never noticed a post about this. Good luck I hope you find the info you need and hope all goes well with baby xx

Like lushious has said try posting in 2nd tri or in the Health & Wellbeing section xx

 

[lily123]

Hi Hun, i wish i could give you some advice but i can't
Just didn't want to read and run

Maybe try posting in second tri or girly sanctuary? xxx

 

[mumtobrandon]

Thank you ladies, just having a bad week and worrying so much about it all.
I will put a post in second trimester as you have suggested and keep my fingers crossed x
Btw-best of luck for your induction tomorrow lily123!!! Hope you have a safe and healthy birth x