Diaper Swappers

mysticmomma1879 · 02-07-2013, 09:56 AM

The only state afaik that doesn't allow you to decline is NY

Kiliki · 02-07-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mysticmomma1879

We declined with a hospital and 2 home births.

Why did you choose to decline? If that is not too personal...

Kiliki · 02-07-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 ladybugs

I know I didn't sign a consent for it. In fact for DD I was wondering what it was when it was on her isolette and they told me and I figured it was one of the things that I needed to do to bring home DD. DS I didn't even see it but I know it was done.

We didn't sign anything for it when we birthed DD1 in the hospital, either. BUT she was also born in a different state. So I dunno.

This is my 3rd baby being born here (FL) and all 3 times I've had the option to decline.

**CntryMama** · 02-07-2013, 10:27 AM

It is required in our state - any of our little ones will have to have a blood test right away becuase I am an RH - so this test was taken from the same sample - no biggie!

**CntryMama** · 02-07-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mysticmomma1879

The only state afaik that doesn't allow you to decline is NY

Not true, I am in Wisconsin and we are required to have a hearing and blood test before the lo can leave.

OP - I would check your state laws first!

canadianbakers · 02-07-2013, 10:50 AM

It's not how long after birth it's administered, but how long baby has been getting milk - not colostrum - that makes a difference.

Baby should be getting milk (again, not colostrum) for 24+ hours before the test.
For formula fed babies, everything is fine to do it 24 hours after the first bottle, kwim? But for breastfed babies, mom's milk wouldn't come in for the first couple days (or possibly even longer), so if the test is done in the first couple days it's actually useless.

They do it before baby leave the hospital, though, because then they cover their own arses by having done it, kwim?

For us, we have declined it done in the hospital with all the boys (didn't know this info with DD), and instead the nurses give us the test form (with the dots they fill in) and we come in later in the first week. The nurses haven't ever questioned us once we tell them we understand the test, and that baby should be on milk, and that we'll be watching for my milk to come in and will bring baby for the test in the day or 2 following that.

JennTheMomma · 02-07-2013, 10:57 AM

It's required here. My MW will do it while I nurse baby, the suckling and oxytocin can help reduce any pain. I think she will do it the next day.

MomdeIsla · 02-07-2013, 11:19 AM

In some States the heel stick tests for over 30 different metabolic and genetic diseases. My newest lo has a metabolic deficiency that my other two don't have.....its not just PKU in most states. I would do it. You or your partner may be carriers and not know it.

AmeliasMum · 02-07-2013, 11:26 AM

What makes me nervous is that they keep the samples Indefinitely here in ND. Each state has their own policy as to what is done, when, and how long they keep the samples.
That being said, I am 99% sure we will have it done, I think. DH is strongly opposed to it, so we will see.

Read down a bit, it's all there:

http://www.councilforresponsiblegene...WNMAKEPP1P.pdf

aries416 · 02-07-2013, 11:39 AM

In AZ they did the test twice. Once right after birth and again 2 weeks later. We did not decline because I thought knowing if there was anything wrong would be better than not knowing.

02-07-2013, 09:56 AM	#11
mysticmomma1879 supreme commander Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 9,706 Ratings: 130 Feedback: 100%	The only state afaik that doesn't allow you to decline is NY __________________ Trisha My Current ISO/IHA My Knitting Gallery Out of Town until roughly Sat 6/15 due to a death in the family.

02-07-2013, 10:27 AM	#14
CntryMama User Requested Ban Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,577 Ratings: 155 Feedback: 100%	Re: anyone decline the PKU? It is required in our state - any of our little ones will have to have a blood test right away becuase I am an RH - so this test was taken from the same sample - no biggie!

02-07-2013, 10:50 AM	#16
canadianbakers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 8,999 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100%	Re: anyone decline the PKU? It's not how long after birth it's administered, but how long baby has been getting milk - not colostrum - that makes a difference. Baby should be getting milk (again, not colostrum) for 24+ hours before the test. For formula fed babies, everything is fine to do it 24 hours after the first bottle, kwim? But for breastfed babies, mom's milk wouldn't come in for the first couple days (or possibly even longer), so if the test is done in the first couple days it's actually useless. They do it before baby leave the hospital, though, because then they cover their own arses by having done it, kwim? For us, we have declined it done in the hospital with all the boys (didn't know this info with DD), and instead the nurses give us the test form (with the dots they fill in) and we come in later in the first week. The nurses haven't ever questioned us once we tell them we understand the test, and that baby should be on milk, and that we'll be watching for my milk to come in and will bring baby for the test in the day or 2 following that. __________________ ~Elena~ Momma to R (10), Z (8), I (7), L (3), & Piper Ann (4.13.13) remembering Elliana Lucy (2.7.12)

02-07-2013, 10:57 AM	#17
JennTheMomma Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,421 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	It's required here. My MW will do it while I nurse baby, the suckling and oxytocin can help reduce any pain. I think she will do it the next day. __________________ Happily Married Momma to my two Bambinos & Bambina

02-07-2013, 11:19 AM	#18
MomdeIsla Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,372 Ratings: 36 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: anyone decline the PKU? In some States the heel stick tests for over 30 different metabolic and genetic diseases. My newest lo has a metabolic deficiency that my other two don't have.....its not just PKU in most states. I would do it. You or your partner may be carriers and not know it. __________________ Michelle, Mama to W (9/06) & I (11/08) & E (10/19/12)