post #21 of 21
7/25/08 at 7:22pm
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Originally Posted by nashvillemidwife View Post
A lot of midwives do wait, but I think it's irresponsible not to at least tell parents and give them the option of having it done sooner. While uncommon, these are diseases that are very serious yet easily treatable when caught early. Simply knowing a few days sooner that their diet should be modified can save a baby from permanent damage or even death.
This is why I had it done. DS had nothing else at birth but this I went back for, nursed through the prick and never made a peek. I think this test is a good example of how lucky we are to have the medical things available that we do.