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2 Apr 2024

Two Tests for Your Baby After Birth

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Hearing test and blood spot screening test
One crucial aspect of your newborn's health that you should pay attention to is their hearing and overall well-being.
Two essential tests you should ensure your baby undergoes shortly after birth are the hearing test and the blood spot screening test.
Let's delve into the importance of these tests and why they matter for your little one's health and development. 🎉
The Hearing Test 🎧
👂 Hearing is a vital sense that plays a pivotal role in your child's language and cognitive development.
The hearing test is a simple, non-invasive procedure performed on your baby within the first few days of life.
It aims to identify any potential hearing difficulties early on, allowing for timely intervention if necessary.
The test is painless and involves measuring your baby's response to sound stimuli.
✨ By ensuring your baby undergoes the hearing test, you can:
  • Detect hearing issues early: Early detection means early intervention, which can significantly improve your child's language and communication skills later in life.
  • Promote bonding: Healthy hearing enables your baby to respond to your voice and the world around them, fostering a deeper connection with you.
  • Support development: Proper hearing is crucial for your baby's overall cognitive growth and learning abilities.
The Blood Spot Screening Test 🔬
💉 The blood spot screening test, also known as the newborn screening test, is another critical examination for your baby.
It involves collecting a few drops of blood from your baby's heel, which is then analyzed for various metabolic and genetic disorders.
This test aims to identify potential health issues early on, even before symptoms manifest, so that appropriate treatment can be initiated promptly.
🌟 By ensuring your baby undergoes the blood spot screening test, you can:
  • Detect hidden health conditions: Some disorders may not show immediate symptoms but can cause significant harm if left untreated. This screening can unveil such conditions, allowing for early management.
  • Prevent serious consequences: Timely treatment can prevent severe complications and developmental delays, ensuring your baby has the best start in life.
  • Give peace of mind: Knowing that your baby's health is being closely monitored provides you with reassurance and allows you to focus on enjoying your time together.
Your Role as a Caring Parent 🤱
🤗 As an expectant mother, you play a crucial role in ensuring your baby's health and well-being. By advocating for and facilitating the hearing test and blood spot screening test, you are giving your little one the best chance at a healthy and thriving life. Here are some practical tips to ensure a smooth process:
  • 📅 Schedule the tests early: Coordinate with your healthcare provider to ensure the tests are conducted within the recommended timeframe.
  • 🚼 Comfort and soothe your baby: During the tests, provide comfort and soothing gestures to keep your baby relaxed and calm.
  • 💕 Celebrate your baby's milestones: No matter the results, cherish every moment with your newborn. Every milestone, big or small, is a cause for celebration!
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Chelsea
27 Sep 2023

Went in for first ultrasound 5 weeks 3 days. Dr couldn’t confirm pregnancy with transvag. Ultrasound so now i am doing blood work two days apart to check levels. Two at home tests where positive. Only symptoms sensitive boobs and fatigue and cramping in back noticed pink spotting after ultrasound.

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Asia
For sure love don’t worry you’re super early I’m surprised they even checked you ! 🩷
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Chelsea
Thanks after googling I wish they would have waited too, but then I have seen that some people see and hear heartbeat that early so now I just feel emotional and nervous 3rd pregnancy, here first two never checked this early so I have never been down this road. And dealing with the cramps, but guessing thats normal too
27 Mar 2024

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Kenzie
22 Aug 2023

After two genetics tests (The place messed up the labels on the first one)and a very long wait I finally found out my babies gender!!!

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Kayla Wayla
How long did you wait I just did mine yesterday they said 2 weeks sometimes sooner. I'm sooo excited
27 Mar 2024

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Kenzie
Well the first one was taking forever then my doctor called and told me I need to redo it but for the second one I took it last Tuesday and got it Monday but they don’t do anything on weekends
27 Mar 2024

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Carolina
10 May 2023

I am still in shock that I am pregnant. For this reason, I took two other pregnancy tests. And yes!!! It says positive. January baby. #beautiful

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Ciera
Congratulations 😍
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🥰🙏Jennifer🥰🙏
Congratulations!!
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Ashley
27 Apr 2023

I didn’t know they drug test your baby after birth?! lol I have no worries. But you learn something new everyday. What kind of tests or how do they do it. I’m in Cali

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CC
they test their urine
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Ashley
That’s crazy I didn’t know they did that 😂
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Emily
25 Jul 2022

So I never got my period back after my two miscarriages and all my tests are negative. Can I still get pregnant I'm so confused.

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Danielle 🦦🪷
I’m not sure how long it’s been but it took me up to 6 weeks to get my period back after my second miscarriage
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Emily
It's been about 7 weeks so maybe 🤔.
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