THE HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE FOR BRIEF PRENATAL DISCUSSION WITH PARENTS
All newborn babies
are required by the State to get tested for some rare disorders before
they leave the hospital.
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 the hospital will get a copy of the test results.
Call your baby’s health professional if you would like to talk
about the results.
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.
If you have further
questions you can call the clinic or the State Health Department.
Health
Resources and Services Administration
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Parklawn Building Room 18-05
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 | Key
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