Leaving the NICU: Step-Down Care

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Leaving the NICU:

The big day is approaching! Your baby is leaving the NICU, either to step-down care or to finally go home. How should you prepare to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible?

After some time in the NICU and when your baby is stronger, he is ready to move to the step-down nursery.

Preparing for Discharge

Your baby's discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a process that won't happen overnight. There are a number of steps you, your baby and her health care providers must take to get ready.

You're ready to take your baby home! It's normal to feel anxious about leaving the NICU. Ask as many questions as you need to about caring for your baby.

Many organizations, Web sites and books provide valuable information to help parents care for their baby after she has left the NICU.

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