YOUR VISIT
Newborn visits
Get your newborn baby off to a healthy start
Setting the foundation for your baby’s care
We’re ready to welcome your baby
A head-to-toe health check for your newborn
During your newborn visit, a clinician will perform a complete physical examination of your baby, check their developmental milestones, and assess their weight, feeding, sleeping, and voiding (stooling) habits. If you have questions or need advice, it’s an ideal time to ask.
The clinician will also check your hospital or birthing center discharge papers to make sure all necessary screenings and vaccines are complete (including a hearing test, newborn screening/PKU, and hepatitis B vaccine) and discuss upcoming appointments and vaccines with you.
Convenient care that keeps your baby safe
All newborn visits at Pediatric Associates are scheduled first thing in the morning or first thing in the afternoon to minimize exposure to other children. Your baby will go directly to an exam room upon arrival or wait in a designated well visit area if no exam room is available. Please remember to bring your hospital or birthing center discharge papers, driver’s license, and insurance card with you.
Before you leave the office, our staff will schedule your baby’s next set of appointments to ensure milestones are met and avoid any vaccine delays – establishing a healthy connection from the start.