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  • Breast Feeding
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Vaccination

Pregnancy and Viral Hepatitis

Acute viral hepatitis is a significant cause of jaundice during pregnancy, resulting from both pregnancy-specific conditions, such as acute fatty liver of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome, and general viral infections. However, viral hepatitis in pregnancy can impact maternal and fetal health in several other ways as well. Hepatitis caused by viruses A, B, C, D, and E presents unique challenges regarding transmission, gestational complications, immunization, and breastfeeding. Hepatitis A (HAV), primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route in areas with poor sanitation, rarely causes intrauterine or perinatal transmission. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a high risk of perinatal transmission, especially in mothers positive for HBeAg. Universal screening for HBV during pregnancy is crucial, and antiviral therapies are recommended for mothers with high viral loads to reduce transmission risk. Newborns should receive HBV immunoglobulin and vaccination immediately after birth, which enables safe breastfeeding. Similarly, Hepatitis C (HCV) is often transmitted through blood and vertically during delivery. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) requires coinfection with HBV and is rarely transmitted during pregnancy. Hepatitis E (HEV), on the other hand, can lead to severe complications, particularly in the third trimester, with a high maternal mortality rate during outbreaks. Serologic markers are used to diagnose viral hepatitis in pregnancy, and management strategies focus on reducing maternal and fetal complications while supporting safe breastfeeding practices. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in recognizing the significance of viral hepatitis in pregnancy, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional management approach to improve patient outcomes.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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