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Well-Child Visits-What You Need to Know
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Once you get to the examining room a medical assistant or nurse
will take measurements for weight, length and head circumference (to
see if baby is growing at a healthy rate) and check the baby's heart
rate, breathing rate and temperature.
Your healthcare professional will count on you to provide
information about how your baby is adjusting. Below are some questions
you may be asked:
How are things going at home with your baby? Describe a typical day for you and your baby. Have you encountered any unexpected problems? How would you describe your baby's personality? Can you describe your baby's sleeping patterns? Is your baby fussy? What do you do to console your baby? Does it work? Can you tell when your baby is hungry? How is feeding going? If you are breastfeeding: How often and how long do you breastfeed? Do
you have any concerns about breastfeeding? Does your baby seem content
after feeding? Do you have to wake your baby to feed? If you are formula-feeding: How often is your baby taking a bottle
each day? How much formula is in each bottle? What kind of formula are
you using? How many wet diapers does your baby have each day? How many stools?
What is the consistency of the stool? Have you been feeling overly tired or blue? How are you sleeping and eating? How many glasses of water/juice are
you drinking per day? How much discomfort are you having? How are the siblings adjusting to the new baby?
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