Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Mar;117(3):762-765. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31821478a0.
Newborn screening programs are mandatory, state-based public health programs. They provide newborns in the United States with presymptomatic testing and necessary follow-up care for a variety of medical conditions for which early intervention will improve neonatal and long-term health outcomes for the individual. Although current state requirements vary, the results of surveys and focus groups of expectant parents demonstrate that women and their families would like to receive information about newborn screening during their prenatal care. The Committee on Genetics recommends that obstetric care providers make resources regarding newborn screening available to patients through informational brochures, electronic sources, or through discussion during prenatal visits.
新生儿筛查计划是强制性的、以州为基础的公共卫生计划。它们为美国的新生儿提供了各种病症的症状前检测和必要的后续护理，早期干预可以改善个体的新生儿和长期健康结果。尽管目前各州的要求有所不同，但对预期父母的调查和焦点小组的结果表明，女性及其家人希望在产前护理期间获得有关新生儿筛查的信息。遗传委员会建议产科护理提供者通过信息手册、电子资源或在产前访问期间的讨论，为患者提供有关新生儿筛查的资源。
