Is it safe for a woman who has hepititus c to have a baby? Will the baby have it?
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This is a lengthy answer, sorry!\n\nThe chance of the virus being transmitted to the baby is 5-10%. Pregnanacy with Hep C is not officially discouraged.\n\nhttp://www.hepcbc.ca/pregnancy.htm\n\nPregnant patients with hepatitis C should be advised to:\n\nObtain vaccination against hepatitis viruses A and B as indicated. \nAbstain form alcohol use. \nAvoid hepatotoxic drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) that may worsen liver damage. \nInform the infant’s pediatrician of the mother’s hepatitis C status. \nNot donate blood, body organs, other tissue, or semen. \nNot share any personal items that may have blood on them (e.g., toothbrushes and razors). \nDiscuss the low but present risk for transmission with their partner and discuss the need for counseling and testing. However, HCV-positive persons with one long-term, steady sex partner do not need to change their sexual practices. \n\nLiver enzymes and PCR should be obtained at the beginning of pregnancy, and as needed thereafter\n\nThe following recommendations from The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada may be helpful in counseling women considering amniocentesis.\n\nSOGC Recommendations \n\n\n“Amniocentesis in women infected with hepatitis C does not appear to significantly increase the risk of vertical transmission, but women should be counseled that very few studies have properly addressed this possibility. \nIn HIV-positive women all noninvasive screening tools should be used prior to considering amniocentesis. \nFor women infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV, the addition of noninvasive methods of prenatal risk screening, such as nuchal translucency, triple screening, and anatomic ultrasound, may help in reducing the age-related risk to a level below the threshold for genetic amniocentesis. \nFor those women infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV who insist on amniocentesis, every effort should be made to avoid inserting the needle through the placenta. “ \n\nDelivery and Postpartum\nThe risk of vertical transmission of HCV appears to be related to the level of viremia in the pregnant mother and not to the route of delivery. The virus does not appear to be transmitted when a woman's titer is < 10^6/mL or is negative. Although Tejari et al and Conte et al did not find cesarean section to be protective against transmission of HCV to the neonate Gibb et al have found the HCV maternal to child (MTC) transmission rate to be reduced in patient delivered by elective cesarean. The latter study has yet to be confirmed. Elective cesarean to reduce MCT transmission of HCV is not presently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. At delivery staff and the baby’s pediatrician should be notified of the mother’s hepatitis C carrier state.\nBreastfeeding does not appreciably increase the risk of transmitting HCV to a neonate.\n\nhttp://www.perinatology.com/exposures/Infection/HepatitisC.htm
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Yes it is... My husband and I are both A+ and we have two healthy boys.  There might be a problem if one of the parents have got a negative RH factor, but if the problem is known then the mother is given a shot at the appropriate time and then it is not a risk anymore.
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OMG DON"T LISTEN TO THESE IDIOTS!  You do not have to have a c-section. I've had hpv (not HIV) for 10+ years, had numerous cryosurgeries etc.  I have had 3 healthy children vaginally, two were born at home with a midwife in water.  And you know what, it gets better, it's a virus...just like that cold you had last month or the flu that you had got last fall, and especially these kinds of viruses tend to go dormant for years if not forever, I have had clean paps for 3 years now and my practitioner says come visit her every 2 years or so now, and that I'll probably never have to worry about hpv again.  And the latest studies show that some rediculous # like 85%+ of college girls once out of college have one of the over 2000 strains of hpv.  So every tom dick and harry would be having a c-section, even though most doctors push them on people for money reasons and insurance crap (the fear of malpractice-since everyone is so sue crazy these days)  Talk to your practitioner, if you don't like the answer you get, get a 2nd opinion, don't go letting them cut on your body just to scare you and make a few extra bucks.  get a hold of me if you need to talk.  Good luck!
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Just be careful not to overdo it and to use chemicals only in well ventilated areas. Unless there are extenuating circumstances (prior difficulties in the pregnancy, for example) you should be fine. If you're not sure, ask your doctor.
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It has to do with something call toxoplasmosis. You can get the disease after being in contact with cat feces. It can be treated and there is no much risk for the baby but if you are not pregnant yet, you can have a test before getting pregnant.
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Hep C is not transmitted by drinking from someone's cup, or through bodily fluids.It is rarely transmitted from mother to child (<8%). (I know you didn't ask that; I just had to clarify the misinformation from the last answerer). \nGo to hepatitisneighborhood.com , they have a chat every Tuesday night with a doctor or PA.  You might want to check with a local support group. It was the best thing I ever did. I learned so much about the disease; learned how to advocate for myself and others, and have met many wonderful people. Best wishes to you; you are definitely not alone.
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Pregnancy Issues\nMore than 90% of pregnant women with epilepsy give birth to normal, healthy babies.If I become pregnant, what are my chances of having a healthy baby?\nYour chances of having a normal, healthy child are excellent -- greater than 90%. However, there are some increased risks for women with epilepsy that you should consider before getting pregnant, if possible. Both your neurologist and your gynecologist/obstetrician need to be involved in reviewing your antiepileptic drug (AED) and any potential medication changes prior to the beginning of a pregnancy.\n\nDo women with epilepsy have problems getting pregnant?\nOverall, women with epilepsy have fewer children than other women. This may be partly personal choice, but research has indicated that women with epilepsy have a higher rate of menstrual cycle irregularities and other gynecological problems that may interfere with fertility. Again, it is important that you talk with your gynecologist/obstetrician and your neurologist to sort through these issues.\n\nThe more we learn about pregnancy and epilepsy, the greater our understanding of the risks of AEDs to infants. If you are a woman with epilepsy and you become pregnant, please register with the AED Pregnancy Registry, housed at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. The Registry will confidentially track your pregnancy and its outcome. As more women register and report the outcome of their pregnancy, the researches will be able to identify the safest AEDs for seizures during pregnancy and also determine how safe the newer AEDs are. To register, call (888) 233-2334.What do I have to do to get ready for a pregnancy?\nAll women should be in good general health and pay attention to their nutrition before and during pregnancy. If finances are a problem, you may qualify for funded nutritional programs such as Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC). Information about this program can be obtained from your physician's office or from your local health department.\n\nA regular schedule with adequate exercise and appropriate rest will keep you physically fit and may help you manage stress. It is important to take vitamins with folic acid prior to and throughout pregnancy, to reduce the risk of certain kinds of birth defects. Since many of these problems occur very early in pregnancy (sometimes before you know you are pregnant), it is wise to start taking folic acid before becoming pregnant. Check with your physician about the exact dosage.\n\nYou may want to ask your physician for a referral to a genetics specialist who can help you assess the risks to your baby from your epilepsy, your seizure medication, and other inherited traits that may be present in your family.\n\nWill my epilepsy cause problems during my pregnancy?\nMost women who have epilepsy do not have any unusual problems with their pregnancy.\n\nStudies do show, however, that women with epilepsy have an increased risk of vaginal bleeding both during and after pregnancy. Early and continued prenatal care by your obstetrician is very important. Consistent visits will immediately alert you and your doctor to any problems during your pregnancy and will allow for prompt treatment.\n\nIt is very important to avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. Other dangers may come from environmental chemicals like pesticides, paints and oven cleaners. All of these toxins have been associated with pregnancy complications and poor pregnancy outcomes. By avoiding them, you can eliminate the risk of compounding any negative effects of your anticonvulsant medication.\n\nHow can pregnancy affect my seizures?\nMost women will see no change in their seizures. One quarter to one third of women with epilepsy who become pregnant will have increased seizures during their pregnancy despite continued use of antiepileptic medication. During pregnancy, concentrations of seizure medication in your bloodstream may c
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About 4 out of every 100 infants born to HCV infected women become infected. This occurs at the time of birth, and there is no treatment that can prevent this from happening. Most infants infected with HCV at the time of birth have no symptoms and do well during childhood. More studies are needed to find out if these children will have problems from the infection as they grow older. \n\nfound from:\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm#1a
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With a reputable practitioner, it probably is. But I wouldn't recommend it and a reputable practitioner probably wouldn't do it if he/she knew you were pregnant. All causes of infection are to be avoided during pregnancy, as your immune system does not work the way it normally does. Even minor infections should be treated promptly during pregnancy. Anything that could even potentially result in an infection in the blood is particularly to be avoided, so that would include getting a tattoo.
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Nope!  It can cause miscarriages and their is a high risk of hepatitis from tattooing.  contracting hep[ while you are preggy can cause birth defects.  No doctor or tattoo artist would suggest it.  You shouldn't tattoo while breast feeeding either!
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Yeah but not too hard. the foetus will be tiny so won't be affected. just be careful.
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I definitely would not, regardless of what doctors say.  There are so many unpredictables in pregnancy -- and so many unpredictables in river rafting.  Combining the two just seems reckless, and for no reason, right?  It's not like your last shot at the Olympics or anything!  Why take a chance -- cheer your friends along while rubbing your belly like a genie lamp (hee hee).\n\nSeriously, enjoy your pregnancy, but I advise not doing something that could have a terrble negative -- and unfixable -- consequence!
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Yes- you can still have children.  If you have a severe curvature of the spine, which involves your hip or shoulders, configuration of the thoracic area or the pelvis, this may cause more severe discomfort or even breathing problems or weight bearing difficulties during later pregnancy. Some women do have an exaggeration of their curve during pregnancy and some do not- it is very variable. I have had a number of clients who had no problems with delivery including no c-section, so it is possible. I have even heard of a woman more than a 60% curve having a natural vaginal birth so it is quite possible.
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Yes it can, especially if you have an outbreak at time of delivery. Make certain your doc knows of this issue and discuss all issues that may be known with him. Just don't stress out over it as that isn't healthy either
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It's not required but it is recommended.  Generally baby's of mom's who have gestational diabetes during pregnancy are significantly larger than other babies.  If allowed to carry a pregnancy to 40 weeks (for example) your risks during delivery increase greatly...especially a vaginal delivery mostly impart to the size...waiting can increase the chances you will have a c section for the very same reason.  The baby's just too big to come out the other way.
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Yes.  She would just have to make sure she had a good doctor to help her to make sure she stays healthy and the baby stays healthy.  Good Luck.
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Absolutely! Babies can be born with a few different STDS and when they get old enough to have sex with someone, they can definitely pass it to one of their sex partners.\n\nBabies can be born with herpes if the mother has it. The babies usually get it while they are coming through the birth canal and the mother is currently having an outbreak. A lot of women with herpes chose to have a C-section to prevent the baby from getting it. Also, people can get cold sores (herpes simplex one) from being kissed by someone who has cold sores, or even sharing chap stick or lipstick with someone. They can be virgins and still get this. \n\nBabies can also be born with HIV if the mother has it. Since HIV can be transmitted through blood the baby can get this from the mother since they are connected with each other through the umbilical cord.\n\nThere are also STDS that can cause some serious health problems for pregnant women. \n\nIf Chlamydia is left untreated it can cause early miscarriage or premature birth.\n\nGonorrhea can cause life-threatening complications such as ectopic pregnancy (outside the womb) if left untreated.\n\nMothers can pass syphilis to their babies by touching the syphilis sores (chancres) and then touching the baby.