Newborn Screening:Baby’s First Tests View Video. Before newborns leave the hospital, they have some simple tests. A few drops of blood are taken from the baby’s heel. This sample is tested for health disorders that affect how the body works. Most babies are fine.
Complications:Preterm Labor One in eight women will give birth too early—before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Help your baby be born at the right time. Learn the signs of preterm labor and what to do if you think you are having preterm labor.
