We Can Help With Newborn Care

You are handed this new precious tiny life and are told that they are now your responsibility, try not to panic. It can seem overwhelming at first, there is a lot to know and a lot you have to do, but know that your Juneau, AK, pediatric providers are here to help care for the health of your newborn. Through a series of recommended visits at various milestones, their team can keep track of everything that you need to do and everything that you need to know to care for your newborn. Learn more by contacting Dr. Amy Dressel, Lauren Hopson, and Kim Gardener of Glacier Pediatrics.

Early Care

Your pediatric providers can help make sure that your newborn is healthy during the scheduled checkups. It's during the visits that the team charts their developmental progress with a thorough physical exam. But in the event that there is a reason for concern, your pediatric providers can diagnose and offer treatment. As with anything medical, the earlier a problem is spotted and treated the less invasive the procedure to do so. With newborns, often simple adjustments to their nutrition or environment may be prescribed.

Prevention

It's not just about looking for and finding problems to correct, these early visits can also help prevent them. An example is immunizations, which can protect your child against dangerous diseases in the future. Their pediatric team can also offer guidance on all the major areas of concern regarding your newborn and can tell you what you can look forward to so you are better prepared.

Get Answers

But these appointments are more than just about being told and listening. While the information being offered is important, it is also an opportunity for you to bring up your own concerns. Anything that you have been wondering about, perhaps a worry that did not exactly warrant its own visit or anything at all that you have questions about.

Newborn Health in Juneau, AK

Did you know that a newborn's first visit to their pediatric providers should take place just days after birth? It's an important first appointment and you don't want to be looking for a pediatric practice last minute if you can help it, most experts recommend beginning the search in the last three months of pregnancy.

So if you need help caring for the health of your newborn, even if they are not yet born, you can schedule a consultation in Juneau, AK, with Dr. Amy Dressel, Lauren Hopson, and Kim Gardener of Glacier Pediatrics by dialing (907) 586-1542.