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THE PARENTS
GUIDE FOR BRIEF PRENATAL DISCUSSION WITH
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- All
newborn babies are required by the State
to get tested for some rare disorders
before they leave the hospital.
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Babies with these disorders may look
healthy at birth.
- Serious
problems can be prevented if we find
out about the disorders right away.
- To
do the test, a nurse will take a few
drops of blood from your baby’s
heel.
- Your
baby's health professional and hospital
will get a copy of the test results.
Ask about the results when you see your
baby's health professional.
- Some
babies will need to be retested. If
your baby needs to be retested, you
will be notified. It is very important
to get retested quickly.
- Talk
to your baby's health professional if
you have questions.
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