Pregnancy with Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori is often closely related to gastric diseases. According to surveys, there are about 700 million people in my country who are positive for Helicobacter pylori. In other words, one in every two people is infected with Helicobacter pylori. Helicobacter pylori is one of the main factors causing gastric cancer. Many people are terrified when they hear about it. They also have psychological fear of Helicobacter pylori. In particular, some women who are preparing to get pregnant are afraid of getting pregnant if they are infected with Helicobacter pylori. So, is it possible to get pregnant if you are positive for Helicobacter pylori? What impact will it have on pregnancy?

Can I get pregnant if I test positive for Helicobacter pylori?

Able to get pregnant.

Helicobacter pylori is an infectious pathogen that exists in the stomach and requires a micro-oxygen environment to grow and develop. It mainly functions in the digestive tract, while pregnancy belongs to the urinary system. There is no direct connection between the two and it is not easy to cause infertility in women.

But it is recommended to get pregnant after medical treatment.

A positive Helicobacter pylori test can cause stomach problems, gastric ulcers, etc. If a woman experiences gastrointestinal discomfort during pregnancy, she should not use antibiotics casually to avoid affecting the fetus. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of pregnancy, it is recommended to wait until Helicobacter pylori is cured before becoming pregnant.

The impact of Helicobacter pylori positive test on pregnant women

Affects digestion and absorption of nutrients

Common symptoms of Helicobacter pylori positive include stomach pain, acid reflux, heartburn, etc. Indigestion will affect the digestion and absorption of nutrients during pregnancy, which will have a certain impact on both pregnant women and fetuses.

Affects the safety of the fetus

Gastric ulcers and gastric congestion caused by Helicobacter pylori infection may cause pain symptoms. Pain stimulation during pregnancy may cause uterine contractions. Poor uterine contractions may lead to the risk of miscarriage and premature birth.

Can a pregnant woman with HP positive test infect her baby?

The possibility of infection is extremely low.

According to scientific research reports, the possibility of Helicobacter pylori being transmitted vertically to the fetus through the pregnant woman's embryo is very small. Since Helicobacter pylori has not been found in the blood or in women's vaginal secretions, the possibility of infection during delivery is very small.

Benefits of treating HP before getting pregnant

Reduce the occurrence of symptoms

It can reduce the adverse effects of diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori on pregnant women.

Reduce infections in newborn babies

It can prevent pregnant mothers from infecting their newborn babies with Helicobacter pylori.

Conducive to exclusive breastfeeding

There is a certain probability that the mother will be infected with HP during breastfeeding and pass it on to the fetus. After treatment, the mother can provide the fetus with high-quality breast milk nutrition.