Our Story

First Days was born from a simple but powerful belief: every newborn deserves a complete start.

In Texas, babies receive a newborn screening shortly after birth—but many families don’t realize a second screening is just as important. Between postpartum recovery, sleepless nights, transportation barriers, and busy schedules, returning for that second screen can feel overwhelming. And sometimes, it gets missed.

We saw the gap.

We saw loving parents doing their best. We saw providers stretched thin. We saw how something small—just a few drops of blood—could make a life-changing difference when collected at the right time.

So we asked a simple question:

What if newborn screening could come to the family instead?

First Days was created to remove barriers and bring peace of mind directly to parents’ doorsteps. By offering professional, in-home newborn specimen collection, we make it easier for families to complete their baby’s required second screen safely, accurately, and on time.

Our founder built First Days with both clinical precision and a mother’s heart. We understand that the early days with a newborn are sacred, exhausting, emotional, and tender. Our role is not just to collect a specimen—it’s to show up with compassion, calm energy, and respect for each family’s space.

We follow strict safety protocols, partner with healthcare providers, and ensure every specimen is handled with care and integrity. But beyond compliance, our mission is about reassurance. It’s about helping parents feel confident that they’ve done everything possible to protect their baby’s health.

Because newborn screening isn’t just a test.

It’s prevention.
It’s early detection.
It’s protection.
It’s love in action.

First Days exists so that no family has to choose between convenience and care. We exist so that no baby misses an important step. We exist because the second screen matters.

And every newborn deserves a complete start.