Newborn Care Specialist
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Tots to Teen Medical Center
Pediatrics located in Vidalia, GA
Welcoming a new child into the family is an exciting time, but new parents can also feel anxious and overwhelmed. Whether this is your first child or your fourth, the team at Tots to Teens Medical Center in Vidalia, Georgia, offers outstanding newborn care to ensure that your baby is thriving and identify any areas of concern in the earliest possible stages. If you’re searching for the right pediatrician for your newborn, schedule a consultation online or by phone to meet the team and learn more about what Tots to Teens Medical Center has to offer.
Newborn Care Q&A
What is newborn care?
Newborn care is an area of medical practice focused on assessing your new baby’s health and determining if any additional services are needed. These visits begin in the days after your baby’s birth.
During your newborn care visits your practitioner measures your baby’s head circumference, length, and weight to monitor their growth. They also perform a physical exam to check functions such as their breathing, heart, and reflexes. All of the information gleaned during these early visits is added to your baby’s medical record.
Over time, that record becomes a vital resource for your child’s health. It can show changes and trends over time, and is used to shape your child’s care as they move through the phases of childhood.
What role do vaccinations play in newborn care?
Immunization is a critical part of both personal and public health, and your baby needs to begin the vaccination process early in life. There are numerous vaccines recommended for newborns. Don’t worry about trying to determine which vaccines are necessary at each visit because your practitioner explains the vaccination schedule.
Many parents worry that vaccinations are not safe, and wonder if they should choose to forego the immunization process. A great deal of misinformation circulates about vaccines, but researchers agree that they are both safe and effective. In fact, immunization is why we don’t struggle with many harmful infectious diseases that continue to plague other parts of the world.
What other services are provided during newborn care visits?
Your newborn care visit is an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns about caring for the newest member of your family. Your pediatric practitioner takes the time to get to know you and your baby and strives to help ease your concerns and help you enjoy this special time.
Feel free to bring in a written list of questions. It’s easy to forget or overlook a question while you’re in the office, and having a written list helps ensure you get all of your questions answered. You’re welcome to ask questions about breastfeeding, sleep schedules, infant safety, and any unusual changes or behaviors you’ve noticed.
When you’re ready to begin, booking an appointment at Tots to Teens Medical Center takes just moments. Online scheduling is available, or you can always call to speak with a member of the administrative staff.
