If you are a first-time parent, you probably have some questions about newborn care. Your pediatrician has the answers. The pediatricians at Haywood Pediatrics in Clyde, NC, provide a wide range of pediatric medicine services, including newborn care. They have two convenient locations in Clyde, NC, to help you and your newborn thrive.
So, why should you consider newborn care? Because newborn care can:
Your newborn should have the first newborn visit within the first 2 to 5 days after birth. This first visit is followed by a visit at 2 weeks, and then at 1,2,4,6,9,15, and 18 months. The last newborn visit should occur when your child is about 2 years old.
It's important to remember that the immune system of a newborn is not as robust as that of an adult. That means when your newborn gets sick, signs and symptoms can quickly become severe. Frequent newborn care can help safeguard your baby’s health.
During a newborn visit, your pediatrician will:
Being a first-time parent can be an uneasy time because you may not be sure what to do. Don’t worry because your pediatrician is just a phone call away.
To find out more about why you should consider newborn care, call the pediatricians at Haywood Pediatrics. You can reach them in either of their Clyde, NC, locations by calling (828) 452-2211, so call now.
15 Facility Dr
Clyde, NC 28721, US