A Guiding Hand for Families in Special Care Nurseries - Digital - Book - Page 62
Getting ready to go home
What to Ask Before Discharge?
Questions to ask in preparation for discharge may include:
• Will there be any follow up appointments?
• Do we need referrals for any additional services?
• Do we need to administer any medications at home?
How do we do this?
• How do I know if my baby is eating, sleeping and
gaining weight properly?
• At what point should I call the doctor or hospital?
• Do I need to take any equipment home for my baby?
(Some babies go home with oxygen requirements or
need an apnoea monitor)
• Will there be any follow up appointments?
There may also be some final tests that need to be carried out
before your baby is allowed to go home, such as hearing or eye
exams. Your medical team will be able to tell you if anything
additional is required in preparation for the big homecoming.
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