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Discharge Instructions |
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 CONGRATULATIONS! The following information is meant to be a general guide to assist you in your physical recovery and a smooth transition into your new role as a parent. This may not answer all your questions, but our wish is to help you gain the knowledge you need at this time. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you have with your nurse or physician.
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Discharge Instructions (pdf format)
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Genetic Screening Definitions |
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 Neural Tube Defects
Meningomyelocele: Hernial protusion of the meninges, brain, and spinal cord.
Spina Bifida: A developmental anomaly characterized by the defective closure of the bony encasement and meninges may or may not protrude.
Anencephaly: Congenital absence of the cranial vault, with the cerebral hemispheres completely mission or reduced to small masses.
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Genetic Screening Definitions (pdf format)
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Healthy Families Androscoggin |
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What can Healthy Families Androscoggin do for me?
Healthy Families Androscoggin is a voluntary home visiting program for expectant and new families that facilitates family interaction, fosters the value of fun, and provides support during challenging times.
Our trained certified parent educators partner with the family, in the family’s home, to build on family strengths that will enhance child development and parenting strategies.
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Healthy Families Androscoggin (link)
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Hearing In Infants & Young Children |
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A Guide For Parents
 Maine Newborn Hearing Program
The Maine Newborn Hearing Program was established by law in 2000. The program was set up to provide information to families about hearing screening, evaluation, and services. Hospitals are required to tell new families about the importance of newborn hearing screening. If the hospital does not offer the screening test, it must help you arrange to have the test done somewhere else. This booklet is to help you understand that it is important to test your baby's hearing shortly after birth.
Maine Newborn Hearing Program
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Hearing In Infants & Young Children -- A Guide for Parents (pdf format)
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Newborn Screening Tests: |
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They Could Save Your Baby's Life
 Why does my baby need newborn screening tests?
By law, all newborns are tested for several rare but serious medical consitions. Babies with these conditions may look healthy at birth. If not treated, these conditions can cause health problems such as mental retardation, slow growth, and even death. Wtih treatment, these problems may be prevented.
Maine Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program
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Newborn Screening Tests: They Could Save Your Baby's Life Booklet (pdf format)
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