All babies in the U.S. receive newborn screening tests before leaving the hospital to test for possible health concerns. See which tests your baby may receive.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects breathing and digestion. You can get a CF carrier screening test to find out if your baby has CF, too.
Now that your baby is born, learn the signs and symptoms of health problems, like infections, blood clots and postpartum depression, after giving birth.