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#Newborn first doctor appointment series

Maternal or paternal depression can devastate you, but it can also have short- and long-term developmental and emotional impacts on your baby if it’s not diagnosed and treated. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all pediatricians screen new moms for postpartum depression and other mood disorders at the 1-, 2-, 4- and 6-month well-baby visits using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (a 10-question survey) or a simpler two-question approach. That makes the pediatrician an important first line of defense when it comes to diagnosing and fighting postpartum depression (PPD). But you’ll be seeing plenty of him or her in the months to come - most likely, far more than you’ll see a doctor of your own. Sure, the pediatrician is your baby’s doctor. A postpartum depression screening is also recommended. The doctor will most likely ask about how you and your partner are handling this major transition into parenthood, as well as how any older children are handling becoming big siblings. You should always be prepared to answer a few questions as well - and not only about your baby.

Should I start tummy time? What do I do if she doesn’t like it?.

How do I soothe my baby when she cries?.

What’s up with that poop? How do I tell when it’s normal and when it’s not?.

If my baby spits up, should I feed her again?.

How can I tell if my baby’s still hungry after I’ve fed her?.In the first month, for example, you may want to ask: Make the most of your well-baby visits by keeping a list of questions on your phone to talk over with your doctor. This is also a good time to ask about the vaccines your baby will receive at the 2-month visit.

#Newborn first doctor appointment series

Depending on how your doctor likes to space vaccines, your baby might get her second dose (out of the series of three doses) of the HepB (hepatitis B) vaccine at the 1-month visit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccinations to help protect your baby.

The First-Week Well-Baby Visit 1-month shots Remember, some babies may speed past typical developmental milestones, while others get a late start, eventually catching up or even zipping ahead. Focus on your face (as much as possible!).Briefly lift the head during tummy time.

Your baby has been hard at work developing important skills that the doctor will want to make note of.

Check the umbilical site (the stump has likely fallen off by now and the site should be healed and looking more like a belly button) and, if applicable, the circumcision site (this should also be healed) Developmental milestones.

It will be time once again for your baby’s doctor to add the latest stats to your baby’s growth chart and perform a thorough examination of baby’s overall health. She's gaining weight steadily now, roughly 6 to 8 ounces a week, for a total of 1 ½ to 2 added pounds since birth. All that breast milk or formula is adding up: Your 1-month-old baby is likely rounder and chubbier every day.