![]() ![]() To help you with this list, read our article on questions to ask at your newborn appointment. Remember, there’s no silly question your pediatrician has seen and heard it all, and they’ll likely leave time for questions after your baby’s exam is complete. No first-time parent-or even second-time parent-has all the answers, and that’s totally OK! This appointment is the right place to ask questions about your baby’s feeding, diaper changing, and sleep schedule. 3. Write down a list of any questions or concerns You might want to bring a blanket to place over the baby’s stroller for some extra protection if the stroller does not have a cover already attached. Ask the doctor’s office if there’s a separate, less crowded area where you can wait until an exam room is available. A waiting room with sick children could make them more susceptible to exposure. During these early weeks, a fever of 100.4 or higher will require an urgent evaluation and admission to the hospital. Your baby’s immune system is developing and ideally they will not be exposed to contagious illnesses in the first 4 weeks of their life. ![]() This all takes time, so try to arrive at least 15 minutes early to your appointment. Since it’s your baby’s first visit to this doctor-or to any doctor!-you should expect to go through all the usual new patient procedures, like filling out family medical history, providing information about your pregnancy (if you carried your baby), and the delivery, as well as presenting your insurance card. How to plan for your baby’s first doctor’s visitīefore packing up your diaper bag and grabbing the baby carrier/stroller, take a look through this list to make sure you have everything you need for your first visit to the pediatrician. Age appropriate vaccines will be administered according to a schedule set by the CDC, AAP, and your pediatrician’s recommendation. ![]() At each of these visits in addition to a physical exam, feeding schedules and sleep patterns will be discussed, and their development milestones will be monitored. After your baby’s first birthday they will continue to see the pediatrician at regular intervals: at 15, 18 and 24 months. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends well-baby visits at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months. How often do I need to take my baby for well-baby visits?Įxpect to take your baby for frequent well visits in the first year of their life. How soon after birth does a baby see a pediatrician?Īccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), your baby should go in for their first doctor’s visit three to five days after birth, this is typically 2-3 days after you are discharged from the hospital. Ask the doctor’s office next steps for scheduling that first appointment after the baby is born. It’s also important to confirm the doctor participates with your insurance plan. Many pediatricians offer prenatal consultations where you can learn about the practice as well as provide your pediatrician with pertinent medical information before your baby is born. It’s important to choose a pediatrician before your baby is born. Do I make a pediatrician appointment before or after the baby is born? Use this guide for your baby’s first pediatrician visit to navigate this first appointment and ensure it’s a productive one. As a parent to a newborn, your mind is likely swimming as you keep up with all the life changes that come with bringing home a new baby. Your baby’s first pediatrician visit, called a well visit, sets the foundation of quality care for years to come. ![]()
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