Infant and well-child visits

1 Week

Babies are usually checked by a health care provider within the first week of going home from the hospital. You can expect this service from us. At this first visit we will:

Take a full history of your pregnancy and delivery to identify potential problems requiring close monitoring
Weigh your baby and measure your baby’s length and head circumference.
Check for signs of jaundice.
Check on how feeding is going for you and your baby.
Do a general health exam.
Ask how the family is adjusting to the new baby.
Complete any screening tests that were not done at the hospital.

Our service will also provide a follow-up at 1month, the end of the neonatal period for babies with growth concerns or families with additional queries.

2, 4, 6, and 12 months with optional 9 and 15 month visits

Each of these visits can be expected to last approximately 20 minutes. We will perform tasks and ask general medical questions including:

Any specific problems that your baby has or you as parents are facing.
Your child’s eating habits, sleep habits.
Developmental milestones, language milestones, and social and emotional issues.
A physical examination.
Checking weight, height and head circumference.
Giving any necessary vaccines.
We will also answer any questions you may have.

2-5 years

Each of these visits can be expected to last approximately 20 minutes. Much like before, we will perform tasks and ask general medical questions including:

Any specific problems that your baby has or you as parents are facing.
Your child’s eating habits, sleep habits.
Developmental milestones, language milestones, and social and emotional issues.
A physical examination.
Checking weight, height and head circumference.
Giving any necessary vaccines.
Plans for your child's education.
We will also answer any questions you may have.

Once your child is 5 years old, we recommend that your child see either your family doctor or us every 1 to 2 years until 18 years of age.

Here are some helpful website links on this common topic:

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