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is hepatitis B causes deformaties in the child if mother is infected

Hi , My relative has Hepatitis B and  she is pregnant. One doctor advised for abortion as there will be chances of deformaties in the child.


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A dr told you that?? May I ask what country you are in?

The answer is NO!

Maybe she misunderstood the dr. That is criminal what he said.
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Hi,
A friend of mine has Hep B for more than 20 years while she carying her babies.  She had 3 children who are perfectly healthy and smart.  One finish college this year, second one half way done and the third one entering high school.  I am not sure why the doctor said that.
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