During Pregnancy

You may need to get blood tests to manage liver function during pregnancy: ALT, AFP, E antigen, DNA,
ACIP guidelines.  Also talk to a hepatologist to see if treatment may be necessary.

The safety of the hepatitis A vaccination during pregnancy has not bee determined.  However, because the hepatitis A vaccine is produced from an inactivated virus, the theoretical risk to the developing fetus is expected to be low.  If you are traveling to a country where hepatitis A is endemic (including many developing countries), you should talk to your doctor about hepatitis A vaccination.  Otherwise, you should receive the hepatitis A vaccine, if you have not previously done so, after you give birth.

Avoid drinking alcohol.  Alcohol can accelerate liver damage to cirrhosis or liver failure and can compromise the development of your infant.

If you have any questions, call the Asian Liver Center or the PHBPP coordinator in your state

If you have questions, call the ALC or the PHBPP coordinator in your state who can provide you with information about services.