Question
Despite financial constraints, the nurse suggested undergoing newborn disease screening, which costs nearly a thousand yuan and only requires collecting three drops of the baby’s blood to test for the possibility of 48 diseases.
Answer
In a strict sense, newborn disease screening is still necessary, as it allows parents to feel more at ease and understand the potential health risks of their baby. However, if financial conditions are indeed not good, it is recommended that you discuss with the attending physician to see if it is possible to choose and perform some tests based on the baby’s condition.