Screening Tests
After your baby is born the following screening tests are available for your baby
The Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme detects rare but life-threatening metabolic disorders with a blood test done at 48 hours old or as soon as possible after this. Click on the following link http://www.nsu.govt.nz/current-nsu-programmes/3739.aspx
Newborn Hearing Screen. Click on following link http://www.nsu.govt.nz/current-nsu-programmes/3737.aspx
Safe Sleeping
SUDI stands for sudden unexpected death is extremely rare for babies protected by this safety formula face up + face clear + smokefree = Safe Sleep
Please clik the following link for further information on safe sleep
http://www.changeforourchildren.co.nz/safe_start_programme/index
Immunisation
Immunisation can protect your baby against harmful infections, which can cause serious complications, including death. It is one of the most effective, and cost-effective medical interventions to prevent disease.