Newborns & First Time Moms Specialist

Newborns & First Time Moms services offered in Astoria, NY

If you’ve just had a baby, routine pediatric care is important to ensure your little one stays healthy. At Astoria Pediatric PC in Astoria, New York, Lilly Rodriguez, MD, FAAP, Costas Frousios, MD, and their highly trained staff care for newborns and first-time moms to help your new baby thrive. Call the Astoria Pediatric PC office to schedule a newborn care visit or use the online booking tool today.

Newborns and First Time Moms Q&A

What is care for newborns and first-time moms?

If you’re a first-time mom, you probably have lots of questions about raising your newborn and helping them flourish. The Astoria Pediatric PC experts have many years of experience caring for newborns, infants, and kids of all ages. They are here for you, whether this is all new to you or if you have many years of parenting under your belt.

What are the benefits of care for newborns and first-time moms?

Some of the benefits you can expect when choosing newborn care at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

Optimal growth and development
Low risk of medical complications
Early detection of medical issues
Exceptional care
Peace of mind
Improved newborn care knowledge

The experts at Astoria Pediatric PC experts address any questions or concerns you may have about raising your newborn and helping them grow and develop normally.

What should I expect during newborn care visits?

During newborn care visits at Astoria Pediatric PC, compassionate pediatric specialists greet you and your baby and complete the following:

Vital signs check

Your Astoria Pediatric PC provider weighs your newborn, assesses their length and head circumference, and evaluates their pulse and other vital signs.

Medical history review

They ask about your newborn’s medical history. This includes family history of disease, symptoms they may have, any medications they take, and their usual routine. Your Astoria Pediatric PC specialist asks about your newborn’s sleeping, eating, and activity patterns, as well as their frequency of wet and dirty diapers.

Physical exam

An Astoria Pediatric PC provider evaluates your newborn’s overall health and wellness during a physical exam. They assess their eyes, ears, breathing, heartbeat, reflexes, abdomen, and more. Your specialist also evaluates your newborn’s growth and development.

Testing

If needed, your Astoria Pediatric PC specialist may order diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, to detect or rule out possible problems.

Treatment

If your newborn needs treatment for any reason, their pediatric specialist may recommend dietary supplements, changes to their routine, or medications. Astoria Pediatric PC also offers vaccinations for newborns. They may refer you to a specialist if your baby has a complex medical problem.

How often should I schedule visits for newborns and first-time moms?

Your Astoria Pediatric PC provider likes to see your newborn soon after they’re born, at 3-5 days old, and again at 1, 2, and 4 months of age. You can schedule a visit at Astoria Pediatric PC any time you have questions about your newborn’s health or if they become ill or injured.

To schedule pediatric appointments for newborns and first-time moms, call the Astoria Pediatric PC office or use the online scheduler today.