What does a checkup involve?
In addition to performing a general physical exam, the doctor will take your baby’s growth measurements (head circumference, length and weight) and check for heart and lung function. At your baby’s first visit after birth, the doctor will also check:
Hearing and vision
Skin tone/colour
Newborn reflexes
Stool/urine patterns
Umbilical cord area
If it applies, the circumcision
Don’t be afraid to call your baby’s doctor.
While you will see your baby’s doctor shortly after you come home, issues may come up before your scheduled appointment. Don’t be afraid to call the doctor. The AAP recommends that you call the doctor immediately if your baby experiences any of the following:
Poor feeding
Unusual fussiness
Poor colouring
Listlessness
Sleeping more than usual
Vomitting
Weak cry
Breathing problem
Diarrhoea
Underarm temperature of at least 99.4º F or higher
Keep all your questions ready before going for the visit. Discuss everything in details with the doctor. Take all the suggestions and follow them for the health and happiness of your baby.
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