Can I breast-feed my baby if I’m hepatitis B positive?

Q: Can I breast-feed my baby if I’m hepatitis B positive?

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Yes. Breast-feeding is acceptable when your baby has received HBIG and the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine in the hospital.

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