A pediatrician, family practice healthcare provider, physician's assistant, family nurse practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.
Watch this video to learn tips on newborn care including creating a safe sleep enviroment, having a feeding plan, and asking for help before you leave the hospital.
Watch this video to learn about ways to make your child's hospital stay as safe as possible. You will also learn about your newborn's first checkup will happen in the hospital, which includes screening tests, immunizations as well as advice about the baby's care and condition.