Do all hospitals check for congenital hypothyroidism as part of a routine check?

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Do All Hospitals Check For Congenital Hypothyroidism As Part Of A Routine Check?

The hospital I am due to deliver in has informed me that they perform a routine blood test on newborn babies to check for any abnormalities particularly congenital hypothyroidism. I don’t want to prick my baby unnecessarily. Are there any risks to the baby following this blood test or is perfectly safe to have it done?