The Importance of Newborn Care

Introducing a new baby into the world is an amazing experience. And they may bring joy to your life just by looking at them. However, you're responsible for their health and well-being. Fortunately, at Stonebridge Pediatrics, serving McKinney, TX, and the nearby region, you have the help of experts like Dr. Jeffrey Alvis, Dr. Kathleen Dollins, and Dr. Yvette Cebrian to provide newborn care and assist you along the way. But why is this so vital?

Monitoring and Minimizing Weight Loss

During the first week, your baby may lose weight, especially if they aren't getting adequate nutrition or have certain health problems. By bringing your child to us, we can ensure your little one doesn't lose much weight and continues to grow properly during that time and the first six weeks in general.

Setting The Right Foundation

Newborns are a lot of care, from feedings to diaper changes to ensuring they're comforted and soothed. Whether you're new to parenting, haven't had a baby in a while, or recently had a baby, new information is available to ensure your baby grows and develops properly. We can provide you with this information to give you the tools you need to care for your little one at home. We'll also answer any questions you have at this time.

Checking for Certain Issues

Your baby is new to the world and may have health issues that weren't apparent on any imaging or testing conducted throughout pregnancy. When you bring your little bundle of joy in for care, we can assess for certain issues and intervene as necessary. It also might be a time to educate you on how you can best care for your newborn despite their health issue.

Stay Up To Date on Vaccines

Several vaccinations are recommended for newborns to keep them healthy and prevent any complications from an illness they won't have the immune system to fight off properly. Immunizations can prevent serious complications, suffering, long-term effects, and even death that can arise from those infections.

By bringing your child in for recommended newborn appointments in McKinney, TX, you can stay on top of the vaccines your little one needs during their first weeks of life.

Feel More at Ease

Becoming a parent or introducing another baby to the family can be stressful. You can worry about all the little things, but newborn care can give you peace of mind you're on the right track.

When you visit Stonebridge Pediatrics, serving McKinney, TX, and the general vicinity, Dr. Alvis, Dr. Dollins, and Dr. Cebrian are on your and your child's side to help your little one grow and develop properly.

Contact us for an appointment at (214) 544-2555.