Our lovely baby boy was delivered k Sunday morning via emergency section and was considdered healthy at birth. During our stay he developed jaundice and is currently being treated under a lamp. He also was running a temp and as a precaution the docs advised they fit a canula and run tests to check for infection.
They are fairly confident it's just the lamp causing him to heat up and I am hopeful that they are right however, even if it's nothing they plan to continue anti biotic for a further 42 hours anyway.
I can understand the concern and the precautions but for reasons I would rather not babble on about I want to get home.
If he is given the all clear, for infection and his jaundice is controlled enough to require no further action from them, can I refuse treatment and take him home even if they advise against it?
If we are both fit I don't want to stay. I have more than enough help at home.
Please don't bombard me with negativity. I know how it sounds, irresponsible and selfish..But I have my reasons for feeling so uncomfortable here that go beyond my own bed.
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Can I take my baby home without doc's approval.
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Mango92 · 13/08/2014 05:09
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