Patient's question:
My baby was born at 36+4 weeks and had a C-section. The newborn was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit immediately after birth. It has been 10 days now, and the baby is not using a ventilator but is receiving oxygen. I would like to consult the doctor to see if it is possible to be discharged in this condition.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the baby was born at 36 weeks plus 4 days, a bit premature, but not too early. If the baby cannot yet be weaned off oxygen, it will need to continue hospital treatment. This is mainly because the baby is a premature infant, and its development in all aspects is not yet complete. It is recommended to follow the guidance of the local pediatrician, cooperate with the treatment, and if the baby has other abnormal factors in addition to being premature, even if the baby is discharged, the family may not be able to provide proper care.