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A new mother carries her baby out of the hospital beside her own mother, who carries a car seat.

Going home

What happens before discharge, paperwork and appointments.

  1. What must happen before we leave?Before you go home, staff usually check that you and your baby are ready, explain your instructions, and make sure follow-up appointments are planned.
  2. Birth paperwork and appointmentsLeaving the hospital usually involves paperwork for your baby and appointments for both of you. Keep your papers together and photograph them for safekeeping.

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