Once you have found a pediatrician with whom you feel comfortable, let her help you plan for you infant's basic care and feeding. Certain decisions and preparation should be made before the baby arrives. Your pediatrician can advise you such issue as:
WHEN SHOULD THE BABY LEAVE THE HOSPITAL?
The fact that a short hospital stay(less than forty-eight hours) for term healthy infants can be accomplished does not mean that it is appropriate or every mother and baby. Each mother and baby should be evaluated individually to determine the best time to discharge. The timing of of the discharge should be the decision of the physician caring for the infant, not the insurance company.
