
Did you know that babies in Vermont are screened for 35 serious health problems soon after birth? When a baby is between 24 and 48 hours old, a small amount of the baby's blood is tested for 33 rare health problems that can cause serious illness or death. Two other tests which don't require blood will also be done at the hospital to check for problems with the baby's hearing or heart. Babies who are born at home can have their newborn screening tests done by a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).