NEWBORN CARE
Newborn Care Begins From The Moment Your Baby Arrives
Our pediatricians understand the challenges of taking care of a newborn. They also provide the same gentle care they’d use for treating their family.
We provide specialized newborn care within 1-2 days after discharge, ensuring your baby receives the best attention immediately. From there, we seamlessly transition to ongoing care as part of our comprehensive services, supporting your child's health and development every step of the way.
Newborn Care FAQs
When does my newborn have their first checkup?
Your newborn's first checkup occurs just days after leaving the hospital. This comprehensive exam ensures your baby is growing and developing normally. During the visit, the pediatrician will:
- Check your baby's weight, length, and head circumference
- Assess feeding, bowel, and sleeping habits
- Conduct a physical examination, including an eye exam
- Perform a developmental evaluation
These checkups also provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. Whether you're unsure about bathing, facing feeding challenges, or concerned about sleep schedules, this is your time to address any concerns.
What screenings does newborn care include?
Some states screen for genetic and rare medical conditions, including 32 core and 24 secondary conditions. The goal is to identify and treat diseases early enough to prevent serious complications such as growth problems, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, blindness, deafness, and seizures.
Within the first 24 hours after delivery, your newborn has a hearing screening, and blood is drawn from their heel to run the routine screening tests. Some states require the same procedure to take place at your baby’s two-week checkup.
Within the first 24 hours after delivery, your newborn has a hearing screening, and blood is drawn from their heel to run the routine screening tests. Some states require the same procedure to take place at your baby’s two-week checkup.
What are well-child visits?
Well child visits are ongoing checkups for children that follow a specific schedule.
During each visit, your child's pediatrician will evaluate their growth, developmental milestones, and behaviors. If your baby needs routine blood draws, they can also be done in the office. Every well-child checkup is an opportunity to talk with your child's pediatrician about your child's health, growth, development, and wellbeing.
Your pediatrician will give immunizations at the two-month visit to protect your baby from:
- Polio
- Hepatitis B
- Rotavirus
- Diphtheria
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Pneumococcus
Small doses of the same immunizations are repeated several times over the first 18 months to be sure your infant is fully immunized against contagious diseases.