Which of the following is a pregnancy complication associated with hepatitis B?

• A. Placental abruption
• B. Oligohydramnios
• C. Hyperemesis gravidarum
• D. Postpartum hemorrhage

Answer: (A)

Hepatitis B in pregnancy can affect the mother’s liver function and coagulation. When the liver is stressed, the blood’s ability to clot can be impaired, increasing the risk of bleeding within the uterus. Placental abruption—where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before delivery—can be driven by bleeding risks and placental vascular problems, making it a plausible complication in this setting. The other options are not specifically linked to hepatitis B: oligohydramnios comes from placental insufficiency or fetal/maternal factors affecting amniotic fluid; hyperemesis gravidarum is an early-p pregnancy condition related to hormonal factors; postpartum hemorrhage is usually due to uterine atony or other delivery-related causes rather than a direct hepatitis B effect. So, placental abruption best fits the context of hepatitis B in pregnancy.