The Importance of Newborn Care

As exciting as it is, it can also be very intimidating once you finally get to bring your baby in from the hospital, but that's where newborn care from our McKinney, TX, pediatrician can help. There are many benefits to newborn care and some of these will be explored below, but to learn much more you can reach out to Stonebridge Pediatrics, with Dr. Jeffrey Alvis, Dr. Kathleen Dollins, and Dr. Yvette Cebrian.

Not Too Early

It's not too early to start thinking about newborn care, even if your child isn't born yet. In fact, many experts agree that the search for your baby's pediatrician should begin about 3 months prior to the date of birth. One of the important reasons to do so is because your baby's recommended first visit to the pediatrician's office takes place just a few days after leaving the hospital.

Early Detection

After your baby's first visit, you can count on more, these are called well-child, or well-baby visits early on. During every one of these, the doctor will physically examine your child to track their development, as well as to spot and correct any potential issues as early as possible.

Prevention

It's essential to address any health issues early, but having your baby examined regularly by their pediatrician can also help reduce the risk of many of these. An important way that their pediatrician accomplishes this is through immunizations.

Addressing Concerns

Your baby's doctor can provide you with a lot of guidance regarding just about every topic related to their care. But during these visits, it's also important to think about any questions you may have, especially those not covered by the doctor, your child's pediatrician will be happy to address your concerns.

Newborn Care in McKinney, TX

If you are interested in newborn care and live in or near the McKinney, TX, area, you can schedule a visit with Dr. Alvis, Dr. Dollins, and Dr. Cebrian of Stonebridge Pediatrics by dialing (214) 544-2555.