After you have your baby, while in the hospital your doctor or the pediatrician in the hospital will tell you to schedule a well-check for your baby either at one week or two weeks of age. Many first time moms however do not know what a well-check is, when their baby should be seen, or [...]
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Even most new mom’s know that their baby will be receiving a lot of shots during the next couple of years at their well-checks. But even most of the experienced mothers don’t know what each vaccine is specifically, and in many cases what it is used for. We thought we would break it down for [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, author of Gentle Baby Care
Choosing your baby’s doctor several months before her expected arrival is a good idea. This way, you won’t feel rushed and can take the time to make the right decision. During the first few years of life, your baby will have frequent visits for routine checkups and illness; [...]
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