We'll measure and discuss your baby's weight, length, and head circumference
The goal is for baby to be back to birthweight, or very close.
If baby has regained birth weight, the new rule is “never wake a sleeping baby.” This will be the rule for day and night sleep.
Development
From birth to 2 weeks, babies only wake up to eat. Starting at 2 weeks, it's important that you understand how to help your baby develop. This information is covered in our birth to 2 weeks guide.
Your provider will also demonstrate how to do tummy time with your baby.
Physical Exam
Our examination includes a lot in a short amount of time. Please ask questions if you have them! All questions are good questions, and we want you to be involved in your baby's care.
Vaccines
If your baby received her first hepatitis B vaccine in the hospital or at the newborn visit, there are no vaccines for today's visit.
If we made a plan to wait until the 2 week visit, we'll provide that today.
Please read our guide to common vaccine reactions if the first hep b vaccine was not given previously.
Newborn Screen Blood Test
We will obtain the newborn screen test by collecting blood from your baby's heel.
This is the same test that was done in the hospital, but we draw a second one at the 2 week visit in the state of Texas.
In terms of results, no news is good news.
If the test result is abnormal, we hear back in a few days.
If the test results is normal, we don't usually hear back for a month or so.
