2-5 Day Visit

  • Well Visit Checklist
    • Perform a comprehensive physical exam
    • Check Bilirubin level
    • Review anticipated growth and development
    • Hepatitis B Vaccine if not given in the hospital
    • Immunizations - None if Hepatitis B (HBV) was given in the hospital

  • Downloads and Immunizations
    HBV
    2-5 Day Visit
    Tips for Activities and Nutrition

1-2 Week Check-Up

  • Well Visit Checklist
    • Perform a comprehensive physical exam
    • Check Bilirubin Level

    Breastfeeding
    • Feedings every 1.5 to 3 hours or at least 8 feedings in 24 hours
    • Feedings last 15-20 each time

    Bottle Feeding
    • Feedings every 2 - 4 hours or at least 6 to 8 feedings in 24 hours
    • Feedings typically consist of 1-3 oz

  • Bathing
    • After the umbilical cord falls off, bathe baby every few days. If dry skin is a concern, a mild lotion may be used

    Sleeping
    • Expect your newborn to sleep 16-21 hours per day
    • During the day, awaken baby every 3 hours for feedings
    • Always remember to put your baby on his or her back to sleep
    • Please remember that co-sleeping is a risk factor for SIDS
    • Do not place anything in your baby's crib (except for your baby)

  • Please Download, Fill Out, and Bring to Your Appointment
    EPDS English
    EPDS Spanish

2 Month Check-Up

  • Well Visit Checklist
    • Check Vitals
    • Maternal Depression Screen
    • Vaccines

    Breastfeeding
    • Feedings typically occur every 2 to 4 hours or on demand
    • You many need to pump or formula feed if mom is working
    • Continue Vitamin D supplementation

    Bottle Feeding
    • Feedings typically every 2 to 4 hours or on-demand

  • Sleeping
    • Baby may start to sleep 4 to 8 hours at night
    • Continue putting baby on their back to sleep
    • Start to develop a schedule

    Development
    • Baby will start to coo
    • Develop a social smile
    • Looks at parents and tracks objects in their line of sight
    • Holds their heads up while on their stomach

    Safety
    • Make sure your baby's car seat is rear-facing
    • Keep small objects out of reach
    • Never leave baby unattended on an elevated surface or in a bath

  • Downloads
    2 Month Visit
    Edinburg Postnatal Depression Screen
    Postpartum Resource Guide Flat
    Responsive Feeding

    Immunizations
    DTaP, Hib, HBV, IPV, PCV13, RV11

    Please Download, Fill Out, and Bring to Your Appointment
    EPDS English
    EPDS Spanish

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Suite A
Charleston, SC 29412
Office
843.795.8100
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1952 Long Grove Dr. Suite 202
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Office
843.971.2992
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Summerville, SC 29486
Office
843.737.9465
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Charleston, SC 29414
Office
843.573.2535
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