Taking care of a newborn starts well before the baby is born. Expecting mothers and fathers do their very best to stay healthy, eat well, sleep well and not smoke or drink alcohol. Families know how important it is to have prenatal care visits with their OB/GYN doctors every step of the pregnancy. However, how many new families realize that a prenatal visit with a pediatrician before the baby is born is also important?
A prenatal visit will allow the family to identify a pediatrician for the baby before they are even born. It is a wonderful chance to meet and get to know a pediatrician so that once the baby is born, the doctor is already a familiar face. A pediatrician who meets a family before the baby is born is already educated on the needs of the family, on any pertinent medical history that affects the baby’s newborn care and can teach the family how to prepare for the birth of their child. If the baby needs special care after the birth, being acquainted with the pediatrician beforehand allows for a comforting presence during a time of stress.
Appointment
A prenatal class teaches families about how to take care of a baby and what to expect at the hospital. This free class is available at Gellert Health Services. Please call our office for an appointment at 1-650-761-3500 to meet our pediatrician, Dr. Lyra Ng.
”Meeting families before the baby’s arrival builds trust and helps parents feel confident and supported as they prepare for their newborn.
Lyra Ng, MD, MPH, IBCLCPediatrician
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