Management of Hepatitis B Infection during Pregnancy

Hepatitis B is the most common type of hepatitis in South Korea, with an estimated 3% to 4% of the total population being infected.Among them, the significance of hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women is particularly high due to the risk of perinatal vertical transmission, which accounts for the vast majority of current hepatitis B cases in South Korea.This review aims to explore the latest guidelines on the management of hepatitis B in pregnant women.Specifically, it will address how screening for hepatitis B should be conducted during pregnancy, how to treat pregnant women infected with hepatitis B, what preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of Mother-to-Child transmission, the latest findings regarding the invasive obstetric procedures during pregnancy, and breastfeeding in mothers with hepatitis B during pregnancy.