Publication: India Today
Date: 24.02.2026

Highlights expert insights from Dr Thejaswini J, Consultant at Motherhood Hospitals, on the risks of Hepatitis B during pregnancy. The article explains that the infection can pass from mother to baby, especially during childbirth, but timely intervention can significantly reduce the risk. Experts emphasise early screening, monitoring, and antiviral treatment when needed, along with newborn vaccination and immunoglobulin within 24 hours of birth. The coverage reinforces Motherhood Hospitals’s focus on preventive care and safe pregnancy outcomes.