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Hepatitis B {Ans: Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver that is caused by a virus that is transmitted by exposure to infectious blood, semen or body fluids. A pregnant woman can pass hepatitis B to her unborn baby during delivery (caesarean section or vaginal). Populations at increased risk of Hepatitis B include: Asian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Alaskan-Inuit, Haitian, and Sub Saharan African. Other risk factors include a history of liver disease, work or have received care in dialysis units, IV drug use, multiple sexual partners, health care workers, and household contact with a hepatitis B positive person. The baby born to a mother who is infected with hepatitis B or whose mother is a chronic carrier must be immunized at birth with a Hepatitis B vaccine and Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG). Booster shots are then given at 1 month and another booster at 6 or 12 months. Breastfeeding is not contraindicated once the infant has been immunized.}What information do you think might be helpful for new parents regarding their emotional responses to infant crying? {Ans: It is important to tell parents that being the parent of a newborn is physically and emotionally demanding and they should check