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so the fetus will be positive to hep c only if the mother has it right?

[HCA]

The foetus will not be infected if the mother has Hep C.
The only risk is at the time of birth.
The majority of babies born to Hep C positive mothers are fine.
I believe the risk of transmission at birth is quite low-don't have time to look it up now but someone will probably give the percentage.

[pretty86]

so if mother does not have it only the dad does then were both ok right?as long as i dont have blood to blood contact with a person who has it? what do you mean at the time of birth?

[HCA]

You and the baby are O.K.
Forget about 'at the time of birth' only relevant if mother has it.
Stop worrying-everything's fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shupeg]

Congratulations!
I had my first child at 44, with HCV for over 25 years.He is beautiful,healthy and does not have Hep C. I OB/GYN was fully aware of my health situation and never once felt it (the virus) was a problem. I delivered in a planned C section and breast fed for over a year. I  made sure that during my pregnancy I got plenty of rest and took great care of myself as I am sure you will.


While the article below states a 7% transmission rate, it is unknown as to the overall health and habits of these individuals. I guess at the end of the day, there is that chance but it is small compared to the 100% chance that you will be absolutely madly in love with your baby.

Shupeg  


Hepatitis C may be transmitted by an infected woman to her unborn child, but this is not common; only about 7 percent of babies born to infected mothers are infected this way. The greatest risk of transmission occurs if the women has a large amount of virus circulating in her system or if she is also HIV-positive. If a woman has hepatitis C, then procedures in which there may be exchange of blood between mom and baby should be avoided (such as amniocentesis, use of fetal scalp electrodes during labor or use of vacuum or forceps for delivery). Breastfeeding rarely results in transmission of hepatitis C, and currently the U.S. Public Health Service does not advise against breastfeeding if mom is infected. The chance of a household contact transmitting hepatitis C to another person (mainly through contact with bodily fluids, such as toothbrush sharing) is very slim.

[pretty86]

BUT IF IM NEGITIVE TO HEP C BUT THE FATHER IS PSOITIVE THEN I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT RIGHT?

[Marcia2202]

right