"Ayanda is pregnant" is the 2nd of 4 animated stories from the Living Well with Hepatitis B reader. In this story, Ayanda learns about how hepatitis B may affect her pregnancy and baby.
Kinda saying your baby can get hep b .... is bad news.... say we make sure baby is safe.... and making a hep b check a choice seems pretty odd...we have to do some tests to garantee babies safety is that okay? Kinda avoids a decision.... further deciding her mums infection means shes been wandering around for years not getting a test is a little odd... just thoughts...
Thanks for your thoughts. We think this is an important conversation to have with mums who are living with hepatitis B. Unfortunately many babies around the world do end up with hep B this way. We want mothers in Australia to be empowered and to speak to their health care providers about their options and choices. We think early pregnancy is a great time to test people for hep B as there are so many people who remain undiagnosed. In Australia, there are 70,000 people who are undiagnosed. We'd be happy to continue the conversation, we can be contacted online here www.hepqld.asn.au/contact-us/
@@HepatitisQueensland i guess in uk maternity units automatically test all pregnant women... so our conversations are very different...if we waited for mums to ask for a test.... well onward risks would be very common ... the 80.000 we have diagnised since maternity testing became compulsary ... we are in a position to say "because we tested we can now maje certain baby is safe"...
Humbly bumbly its also over the years we have found its a crucial conversation too.... thats why we always lead with the concept mother to child transmission is a "never event" we dont let it occur ...we have great tests vaccines immunoglobins medicines now...... we always prevent this issue now.... this is first....we found talk of this percentage get infected.... created all sorts of problems.... women forgoing children as there is a risk being the most common.... but unnecessary terminations also..... we found about 10% of women surveyed had serious depression and such issues if they had read about risks first instead of the "never event" solutions.... the conversation is so potent.... many women hear of any risk anywhere and the heartbreak starts.... even the last 1000 on the uk helpline we noticed nearly half were unable to explain why there baby will be safe..... so i guess thats the job.... once they know why a transmission is impossible they can relax ....
@@HepatitisBChannelHepatitisB In Australia we have the same experience with very low rates of maternal transmission because of access to immunoglobulins and vaccines. However, this particular animation is exploring the context for women who have immigrated from high prevalence countries where these systems are not set up. We feel it's important to have these conversations and encourage the community to connect with this.
Thanks for the great question Ragave. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry and have children together as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection to prevent getting hepatitis B is to the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). For those who are unvaccinated practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. There are also ways to significantly reduce the likelihood of a mother passing the virus to her baby at birth. It's important to talk to a doctor about how to do this. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.
Hi Ragave, thanks for the great question. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection for your loved ones is to receive the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). If your partner is unvaccinated, you will need to practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.
Hi, thanks for your question. Generally, if there is no surface antigen there is no active virus but it's difficult to advise without knowing the whole history. We would suggest talking to your doctor for an explanation, especially if there are concerns about family history or past infection. Other elements such as antibodies, core antigen and surface antigen can be checked for a complete diagnosis.
@@laxmikantbhandari7636 It can take an average of 30 days for a blood test to detect hepatitis B so if you are concerned you can be tested again. Your risk of developing chronic hepatitis B infection depends on how old you are at the time of exposure. As an adult the risk is less than 5%, meaning most adults will clear the virus. For young children, the risk is as high as 95% which means most children will develop a chronic hepatitis B infection if exposed to the virus.
Hi Ragave. Thanks for your question. There is no cure for hepatitis B however there is treatment available that can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. The medication is only needed when the virus is active. It's difficult to know when the virus is active as there are not always any signs or symptoms. This is why it is important to see your doctor and get check-ups every six months. If you would like any more information please visit our website at www.hepqld.asn.au
Hi Ragave, thanks for the great question. There is no reason someone living with hepatitis B cannot marry as there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Hepatitis B is passed through blood-to-blood contact, unprotected sexual contact and from a mother with hepatitis B to her newborn baby. The best protection for your loved ones is to receive the hepatitis B vaccination (three injections over a six month period). If your partner is unvaccinated, you will need to practice safe sex and don’t share items that may have traces of blood on them like tweezers, razors or toothbrushes. If you would like any more info please take a look at our website www.hepqld.asn.au or call our free Infoline on 1800 437 222.
13 years of disappointment disaster and mockery, Because of my (Hepatitis b) problem, I suffered so much..But thankfully i was able to get rid of it permanently without any delay with the help of dr aloma channel I found on RU-vid
Hi, thanks for your comment. While it’s true that you shouldn't share toothbrushes kissing is generally safe. This is because Hepatitis B is spread through blood and sexual fluids, not saliva.
@@Indianboggeman The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing the infection. However, it's important to ensure that the vaccinated person has responded to the vaccine and developed adequate levels of antibodies. This can be confirmed through a blood test. Additionally, using protection, such as condoms, can further reduce the risk of transmission of hepatitis B and other sexually transmitted infections. If you have any concerns about your vaccination status or hepatitis B, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional.
