What To Expect During Your Baby’s First Doctor’s Visit

It can seem a little overwhelming once you finally get to take your baby home from the hospital, there is a lot to know and a lot to do, but the good news is that you're not alone. Our New Port Richey, FL, pediatricians are here to help with just about all aspects of newborn care, and everything begins with your baby's first office visit. You can learn more by getting in contact with A to Z Pediatrics, with Dr. Haravu Lokesh, Dr. Rupal Desai, and Dr. Monica Porcelli.

Baby's First Visit

Your baby's first office visit is typically done just days after being sent home from the hospital, often between 3 and 5 days. It's why many experts recommend that you find a pediatrician for your child a few months before giving birth. This allows for better coordination and keeps you from having to scramble to find a doctor.

During that first visit, our pediatrician will perform a complete physical examination, during which they will observe your newborn's reflexes, hearing, and vision, among other tests. Immunizations may also be provided as needed.

The doctor will also ask you about how everything is going so far, namely regarding your baby's eating and sleeping habits. They will typically talk to you about what you expect in the coming weeks, specifically about possible issues that you may encounter and what you can do.

But this and future visits are not one-sided, they are also an excellent time for you to ask any questions you might have.

Future appointments will track your child's growth and development to make sure they are meeting their milestones, and what you can do to adjust if that's not the case.

Visits like these are very important to ensure your child is healthy and that if there are any concerns that they are addressed as early as possible.

Newborn Care in New Port Richey, FL

Explore the many benefits of newborn care in New Port Richey, FL, with Dr. Lokesh, Dr. Desai, and Dr. Porcelli of A to Z Pediatrics by dialing (727) 375-5242.