Routine Health Care for Premature Infants: Checkups and Assessments

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is here for your family if your new baby has been born prematurely in Waxahachie, TX. Dr. Mary Strength and our team of compassionate providers will help you with the special care premature babies require and support you through this difficult time. Read how we schedule to care for premature newborns, and contact us today if your baby was born prematurely in Waxahachie.

Is My Baby Premature?

A newborn is considered premature if born before the 37th week of pregnancy. The earlier the baby is born, the higher the chance of complications. Giving birth prematurely is stressful for the mother and baby and usually means a longer hospital stay after birth.

Many premature babies spend time in the NICU or neonatal intensive care unit. In the NICU, premature babies are closely monitored by expertly trained providers and specialized medical equipment that can help stabilize their body temperature and ensure they get enough fluid, oxygen, and nutrition.

Once your baby can breathe without support and is cleared of any major medical conditions, they can be released from the hospital. The baby's first visit to your pediatrician should be within a few days of coming home.

Premature Infant Checkups And Assessments

Maintaining a close relationship with your pediatrician is always beneficial, and Pediatric Healthcare Associates' compassionate providers can help you navigate the challenges of a premature baby. Follow our recommended schedule of checkups and assessments to monitor your premature infant's growth and development.

Close monitoring allows for early intervention and treatment when we identify a developmental delay or complication from premature birth. We take a team approach to care and connect you with specialists if necessary so your new child receives the most comprehensive treatment and has the best experience possible.

Schedule Care Now

Your premature baby can still lead a long, healthy life when you maintain a great relationship with our practice and keep up with their routine health care. To make an appointment with Dr. Mary Strength, contact Pediatric Healthcare Associates for premature infant care in Waxahachie, TX, at (972) 937-1221.