A premature baby is ready for discharge if:
- She is accepting oral feeds, breastfeeds preferably
- She is remaining warm (as indicated by warm and pink hands & feet) without the need of warmer care
- If she is gaining wait steadily during the period before discharge. In case of your baby it should be about 15 gramms or so per day
- She is free from infections and is not anaemic as determined by your doctor
- Most importantly, the parents have been educated regarding home care of a young, low birth weight baby and are reasonably confident about it. This again has to be done by doctors taking care of your baby
Your baby shall require careful looking after atleast during the first year of her life.