Newborn & Baby Care
Care Built for Your Newborn
We have been caring for the children of the Santa Clarita Valley since 1972. If you have small children, chances are you will spend a lot of time with us over the years both in the office and on the phone. We want this to be a positive, supportive experience for you and your children. There is no question that we will enjoy your family, but we also want you to enjoy ours.
As parents ourselves, we know how hectic life can be, so we are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible for your family. We want you to feel confident that when you choose the ABC Pediatrics as your child’s primary care provider, you’ll be working with professionals that are patient, friendly, qualified, experienced and caring. We pride ourselves on a knowledgeable “whole child” approach to the practice of pediatrics. We recognize that children grow up as part of a family and a community and that keeping them healthy means tending to their emotional as well as their physical health.
Our board certified pediatricians offer comprehensive,
quality pediatric care from birth throughout adolescence.
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Newborn CareAs soon as your new baby is born, we ask you to come in 1-2 days after you are discharged from the hospital. It is important to have this visit and we always have room in our schedule for newborns.
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Well-Child Visits
To keep your children healthy, it is important to bring them in for regular checkups. Following the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. we monitor the growth and development of your child.
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School & Sports Physicals
Most facilities accept a physical within the past year. In order for us to complete these forms your child must have had a physical here within the last year. If not, please contact our office to schedule one.
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Telehealth
Technologies include videoconferencing, the internet, store-and-forward imaging, streaming media, and terrestrial and wireless communications.
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Emergency Services
Your pediatrician may call on a pediatric emergency physician to help if your child has an acute illness or injury or special health care needs that require urgent assistance.
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Vaccinations & Immunizations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) follows a schedule for vaccinations & immunizations, and we are here to help your child get all age-appropriate vaccines and immunizations on time!
Newborn Care Visit Schedule
We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics well-child visit schedule, which is outlined below. This list includes the recommended age for each well child visit and what to expect during your child’s exam. Well child visits are important to ensure necessary preventative care, track your child’s growth and development, and establish a strong relationship with your pediatrician.
- By 1 Week: Jaundice check, weight check, feeding issues, metabolic screening, newborn vaccines (if needed), parent vaccines (if needed)
- 2 Weeks: Weight check, physical exam, newborn vaccines (if needed), parent vaccines (if needed)
- 1 Month: Weight check, physical exam, vaccines (if needed)
- 2, 4 & 6 Months: Physical exam, growth and development, vaccines (if needed)
- 9 Months: Physical exam, growth and development, finger stick (hemoglobin), vaccines
- 12 Months: Physical exam, growth and development, TB skin test (if needed), vaccines
You can book your appointment instantly by using our online scheduler.
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