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 starting right in the hospital or 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 new baby has their first checkup within two to three days after leaving the hospital. 

    Your newborn’s checkup is a comprehensive exam to be sure they’re growing and developing normally. During the checkup, the pediatrician:

     

    • Checks your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference
    • Evaluates your baby’s feeding, bowel, and sleeping habits
    • Does a physical examination, including an eye exam
    • Performs a developmental evaluation

    These visits also give parents time to ask questions about their baby, whether they’re not sure about how to bathe the baby, they have trouble with feeding, they’re worried about the baby’s sleep schedule, or any other concerns.


  • What screenings does newborn care include?

    Some states routinely screens 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.


    Around 24 hours after delivery, your newborn has a hearing screening, and blood is drawn from their heel to run the routine screening tests before leaving the hospital.

  • What are well-child visits?

    Well-child visits are ongoing checkups for children that follow a specific schedule. After the first newborn care visit, your newborn should see the pediatrician at two to four weeks and two months.


    During each visit, the 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 the pediatrician about baby care and your baby’s health and safety.


    Your pediatrician also gives immunizations starting at the two-month visit to protect your baby from:

    • Polio
    • Hepatitis B
    • Rotavirus
    • Diphtheria
    • Haemophilus Influenzae
    • Pneumococcus

    Small doses of the same and other immunizations are repeated several times over the first 18 months to be sure your infant is fully immunized against contagious and life threatening diseases.