Karthik S Karthik S Asked 4 months ago

Are mothers tested for hepatitis b?

My wife is pregnant, and we're going for all the routine check-ups. I heard about hepatitis B and wondered if mothers are routinely tested for it during pregnancy in India.

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Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, they are always tested during early pregnancy blood checkups. While home remedies are good for general health, for serious viral infections like Hepatitis B, proper medical tests and hospital care are absolutely essential.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey, yes they do! When I was pregnant last year, it was in the first batch of blood tests they ordered. It is super important because if positive, the baby can be given a vaccine immediately after birth to stay safe.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

They test for everything during pregnancy, it feels like they take out half your blood in tests, haha! But yes, Hepatitis B is a standard one. It is just to keep the baby safe, so let them do their job.

Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they test every pregnant mother. Staying active and walking is great for pregnancy, but medical screenings like Hepatitis B are crucial to ensure the safety of the baby right from day one.

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Vijay Menon Vijay Menon Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Testing is absolutely mandatory in almost all hospitals now. If a mother has Hepatitis B, it can pass to the baby during birth. Make sure you check your pregnancy reports and confirm with your gynecologist that this test was done.

Manisha Pandey Manisha Pandey Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I panicked when I saw Hepatitis B on my test list, thinking my doctor suspected something bad. But then I found out it is just a routine test given to every single mother. It is completely normal, so don't worry.

Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is a basic standard protocol in every maternity clinic across India. It is done during the first trimester blood panel. Just double-check your lab files, it is usually listed as HBsAg.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My daughter-in-law went through all these tests last year. Modern medicine has made pregnancy so much safer now by screening for these viruses early. It is a very simple blood test, nothing to worry about.

Suresh Bhat Suresh Bhat Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Hepatitis B screening is a standard part of the prenatal panel, just like checking gestational sugar levels. It helps doctors plan immediate treatment for the baby at birth if the mother is positive.

Saraswathi Bai Saraswathi Bai Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Beta, in our days these tests were not common, but now doctors do them for every pregnant mother. It is a very good thing because it protects the newborn baby. Do not skip any blood tests suggested by your doctor.

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