PEDIATRICS Vol. 64 No. 1 July 1979, pp. 120
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Parent Education

William J. Turtle MD1

1 334 D Newton St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167

So much time and money, research and expertise, sophisticated equipment and team effort go into seeing to it that the newborn leaves the hospital normal and healthy! In the midst of this remarkable scientific and technological progress, however, I wonder if something of far-reaching importance isn't being overlooked?

Every baby, whether it's—full term normal—high risk—the product of artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, or some future-day product of in vitro procreation —every baby has to go home, and I find myself asking! to what? As far as I can see, no comparable effort, study, or even interest is going into making sure that something remotely approaching this highly intensive level of care will be maintained in the home.