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Is it mandatiry for all hospitals to test babies first poop?

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Not necessarily: Unless there is reason to test it it will go in the trash. A past history of drug abuse by a mother, protective service surveillance, or babies with withdrawal symptoms would all prompt such a study. Hospitals do make sure babies have had their first poop before going home.

Dr Gonzalez agreed

Answered 8/23/2016

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