Susan Majoris wrote:
>
> I am interested in hearing from anyone in a clinical setting who is
> currently setting baby up with a bilibed or blanket? I am particularly
> curious if babies using bilibeds have to be monitored at home by a visiting
> nurse agency or something of that nature or if blood draws to measure
> levels are not enough with follow up phone calls from the health care
> provider. If anyone has any input - I would appreciate correspondence.
> tia,
>

Susan-- The Medela contract for rental stations having the Bilibed
requires the station to certify that the baby will be seen on a daily
basis by an RN.  Some states have additional monitoring regulations,
which you would need to inquire about from your own health agency.

Melinda

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