It is important to contact the Youth Health Nurse as soon as possible after returning to Saba with your newborn so that screening tests can be scheduled.
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Newborn Care
Newborn care consists of the following:
- Newborn home visit: This is the first visit with the infant conducted by the Nurse. This visit should take place as soon after birth as possible.
- Newborn Screening Tests:
- Heel Prick Test: This test is done in the first week after birth. The baby is tested for more than twenty severe treatable congenital disorders. Tracing these diseases early means that treatment can be started quickly and will help to prevent any serious harm to your baby's development. The Youth Health Nurse will do with a special device to collect a few drops of blood from the child’s heel.
- Hearing Screening: Babies are tested for hearing loss within four to seven days after birth. Sufficient hearing is essential for babies to learn to talk.
- Newborn 4-Week Baby Clinic Appointment: This will be the baby's first visit to the Baby Clinic, which is located at the Public Health Department. Both the Youth Health Nurse and the Youth Health Doctor will be present at the appointment.
