Your baby’s first visit should occur within the first 2-5 days of life if there are no complications. Some hospitals have started “postpartum visits” 48-72 hours after discharge, which conflicts with the first pediatrician visit.
It is up to the family to follow up at the hospital for the postpartum visits, should they wish to do so — however, at Thrive Pediatrics, we strongly encourage establishing care, and having the first newborn visit within the first 2-5 days of life, if the baby is healthy with no complications.
We perform a head-to-toe exam, measure your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference, and address feeding and sleep concerns.
Hepatitis B can be transmitted from mother to baby during birth. Vaccination provides protection against this serious disease.
Feeding issues, jaundice, rashes, sleep, stooling, and early infections are the most common concerns we address.
Visits are typically scheduled at 2-5 days of life, 2 week, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, and etc. Please visit our well child visit section to learn more!
Bring any hospital discharge paperwork, feeding logs, and a list of questions for the provider.
