Before your child leaves the hospital, testing will be performed for inherited diseases, hearing loss, jaundice, critical heart defects, etc.

Screening for and treating these conditions shortly after birth helps ensure the best outcome for your baby. If there are abnormal results, your pediatrician will discuss this with you.

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