Newborn Visit

Usually 24-48 hours after hospital discharge (or 24 hours after homebirth).

A visit to check on weight loss after birth, feeding and jaundice (or yellowing of the skin).  We support breast-feeding and help with any difficulties.  We also answer questions at this visit and discuss anticipatory advice.

2 Week Visit

(Sometimes sooner if there are concerns)

This is a visit to talk about how the family is acclimating to the newest addition.  Feeding, bowel habits and sleeping are common topics.  We continue to work on breast-feeding if needed.  As always, answer questions and offer anticipatory guidance.

1 Month Visit

Families are usually settling in some by this visit.  Feeding, sleeping and bowel habits are sometimes still a concern. At this visit we will track your baby's growth & development and answer any questions.   Your baby may be starting to smile now and that helps a lot!  

2 month Visit

There are more smiles and growth happening.  It is neat to see how your baby follows their own growth curve. Guidance is helpful to know what to expect in the coming 2 months until your next visit. 

4 Month Visit

Your baby is probably giggling and making lots of noise by now.   Most babies are in a routine and the days are more predictable.  At this visit we discuss starting solids, as well as other anticipatory guidance.

6 Month Visit

Safety becomes more of an issue now as your baby has a better grasp of objects and everything goes right into their mouths.  Your baby may also be moving more.  We continue our discussion of eating and start talking about safety.  

9 Month Visit

Your baby has gotten the knack for movement now.  They may even be pulling up on any surface they can get their little hands on.  Watch that they don't ppull anything onto their heads.

12 Month Visit

This visit must occur after your baby's first birthday.

Your baby is a year old already.  Can you believe it?  It has been a great time of changing.  This is the beginning of the toddler years.  Your baby is taking in their whole environment.  Even though they can't express themselves in words, they understand everything that you are saying.

15 Month Infant

Your toddler is likely on-the-move now and safety has become your main concern.   Your toddler is also starting to develop more speech.  Their receptive development (understanding) is still much more developed than their expressive development.  This can lead to frustration at times.

18 Month Well-Check

Speech has really taken off.  During their word explosion, toddlers can pick up a word every 2 hours.

2 Year Well-Check

Your baby's second birthday truly is a wonderful time.  They are likely well into the toddler mindset.   While they can be sometimes difficult, their brain is growing at exponential rates and they are always learning new things.

30 Month Well-Check

Your baby is not really a baby anymore.  They are firmly in the toddler years.  One moment they seem so big and the next still very small.  This is the "do-it-myself time."

3 Year Well-Check

You toddler is all about independence. They probably can dress and undress themselves.  They can aso carry on conversation with 2-3 word sentences.  It is neat to hear how toddlers see the world.

4 Year Well-Check

This visit must be after their fourth birthday.

Four is a great age.  Your child is better able to play make-believe.  They may also be starting to learn colors and counting.

5 Year Well-Check

This is the age of "Why."  Your child has a million questions as they learn more about their world. Your child is likely starting school and can tell a story with more detail now.  

6-9 Year Well-Checks

The School-Age-Years:  Your child is truly becoming more independent.  They have the social and physical skills to better navigate their world.  This is also a time when kids delve further into hobbies and interests.

10-12 Year Well-Checks

As your child enters the Pre-Teen world, They may be more concerned about what others think of them.  Peer pressure can be difficult.  Pre-teens are learning about their changing bodies as they start through puberty.  They are also learning more about responsibility as well. 

13 Years until early 20's

During the Teen years you can see your child mature into a young adult.  Peer relationships take center stage as teens practice their independence.  Peer pressure is still an issue as are their changing bodies through puberty.