FAQ Category: Hepatitis C in Pregnancy

No clear evidence shows C-sections reduce HCV transmission. The decision should be based on obstetric needs.

Yes, the CDC recommends universal screening at least once per pregnancy (CDC, 2023).

Data is mixed. While some studies suggest a slight increase in risk, most women carry pregnancies successfully to term (PubMed, 2021).

No, breastfeeding is safe unless nipples are cracked/bleeding, or if you also have HIV (CDC, 2023).

Not during pregnancy, as DAAs aren’t approved. But after delivery, cure rates with DAAs exceed 95% (WHO, 2023).