TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Maternal Hepatitis B & C Carrier State A1 - Rogers, Vanessa L. A1 - Roberts, Scott W. A2 - Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 - McPhee, Stephen J. A2 - Rabow, Michael W. A2 - McQuaid, Kenneth R. PY - 2023 T2 - Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023 AB - Key Clinical Updates in Maternal Hepatitis B & C Carrier StateUniversal screening for hepatitis C virus in pregnancy is recommended. Direct-acting antiviral regimens should only be initiated during pregnancy if in the setting of a clinical trial. Cesarean section is not recommended solely for a maternal history of hepatitis C. During labor, early rupture of membranes and placement of a fetal scalp electrode should be avoided if safe to do so.Dotters-Katz SK et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. [PMID: 34116035] SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1193159525 ER -