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Does newborn screening hurt?

April 26, 2017hurt newborn screening

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Does newborn screening hurt?

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The nurse uses a small needle to poke your baby’s heal. Any discomfort a baby feels does not last long. The benefits of newborn screening, such as saving your babys life and preventing health problems, far outweigh the discomfort that comes along with the heel-stick.