The heel ***** test (aka newborn screening test or Guthrie test) ensures the early detection and treatment of a number of rare but important conditions such as CF, phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism and lots of other metabolic conditions.

DS handled it pretty well. I got to cuddle him while they did it (twice in one foot cause they couldn't get enough blood!).

The hospital will only contact you about the results if they find anything out of the norm and then you go and do more tests. So if you hear nothing back afterwards, it's a good thing!

ETA - I second what cookiemonster said! BF your bub while they do it, it's very comforting.