Wellness visits are often called preventive visits, well-child visits, or well-child checks. These visits: help assess your child’s growth and development provide opportunities for questions and discussion At these visits, your pediatrician will work with you to prevent developmental and health issues before they start, and provide immunizations to protect your child from serious preventable … Continue reading “Wellness Visit Schedule”
In order to grow, the body must release growth hormone. The brain releases growth hormone during sleep. Your baby will double in size and weight in the first 2-3 months. Therefore, for the first month your baby will sleep the majority of the day. Read More: HealthyChildren.org
During the first month your baby will grow rapidly—about 5 to 7 ounces per week, or a pound of weight gain every 2-3 weeks. Normal newborn skin looks “leathery” or dry and will soon peel with very soft skin underneath, requiring no treatment. Newborns also have very fine hair covering their shoulders, back and other … Continue reading “First Month: Physical Appearance & Growth”
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