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Early discharge. Risks, benefits, and who decides

M Kiely¹, M A Drum, W Kessel

¹Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, Maryland, USA.

Clinics in Perinatology

|October 21, 1998

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Early hospital discharge for mothers and newborns, while desired by families, has increased due to cost-cutting measures. This trend leads to potential issues like missed screenings and feeding difficulties, impacting infant health.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Neonatal Medicine
Health Services Research

Background:

Hospital stays for mothers and newborns have significantly decreased from 7-10 days historically to approximately 2 days.
Early discharge was initially favored by consumers for a more natural birth experience and quicker return home.
Recent accelerations in shortening maternity stays are driven by insurance and managed care cost-containment efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the implications of decreasing hospital stay durations for postpartum mothers and newborns.
To identify potential adverse outcomes associated with early discharge trends.
To balance healthcare cost efficiency with the promotion of maternal and infant well-being.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of trends and reported outcomes in maternity care.
Analysis of historical data on hospital stay lengths.
Synthesis of literature on complications arising from early postpartum discharge.

Main Results:

Shorter hospital stays are linked to increased instances of missed newborn screenings, jaundice, feeding challenges, undetected congenital anomalies, and readmissions.
The trend, initially consumer-driven, is now largely influenced by healthcare economics.

Conclusions:

While cost containment is important, the primary goal must be to prevent morbidity and mortality in newborns and mothers.
Ensuring comprehensive care and follow-up is crucial despite shorter hospitalizations.
Promoting the overall health and well-being of the infant and family should guide discharge policies.