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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you just decline these tests? (I'm really asking, not trying to snark on you.) I'm delivering at GW with Wisdom and if one of their big philosophies is not separating mom and baby, then it seems like if you can't understand why they're taking your baby away because they're explaining it poorly, you should just get to say no thanks. [/quote]

Possibly. It depends on the circumstances. If there is a medical indication for the test (such as low blood sugar levels, jaundice, etc) then it's likely that you won't be able to decline (and wouldn't want to). The PKU test is standard, required by law, and needs to be done sometime before discharge. It is a heel prick, takes less than 5 minutes. You can delay or decline the other standard newborn procedures according to your own desires (such as the eye ointment, vitamin K injection, Hep B immunization, and bath). The newborn hearing screen can be done at an audiologist's office later in the baby's life if you desire. Remember, ultimately it's your baby. You can decline treatment if you believe it to be unnecessary or delay until later (not talking about babies with medical conditions, folks). For example, get the immunizations, circumcision, hearing test, etc at your pediatrician's office (or other specialist) later that week or month. I believe that the time with baby skin-to-skin without interruption is crucial.

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