First visit within days of going home
We see most newborns 1 to 3 days after hospital discharge. The earlier visit catches feeding and weight issues quickly.
Services
Newborn Care
Bringing a baby home is wonderful and a little overwhelming. We see newborns within a few days of leaving the hospital, support feeding (breast, bottle, or both), watch the weight closely, and pick up the phone any time you’re worried. The first month is its own season — and we walk it with you.
When to Call
Call us if you notice any of these
We help you decide whether to come in, go to urgent care, or call 911. When in doubt, call.
- You just left the hospital and need to schedule the first visit
- Your baby isn’t feeding well, isn’t making enough wet diapers, or has not regained birth weight by 2 weeks
- Yellow color (jaundice) that seems to be getting worse
- Fever in any baby under 3 months — call right away, day or night
- Persistent crying, changes in breathing, or anything that feels off
- You’re struggling with feeding, sleep, or how you feel emotionally
What We Check
What we cover in the room
- Weight, length, and head circumference plotted on growth curves
- Feeding pattern — breast, bottle, or both — and how it’s going for everyone
- Wet and dirty diaper count, signs of dehydration, and stooling pattern
- Jaundice (yellow color) — clinical exam and a bilirubin level when needed
- Cord, circumcision, and skin care
- Reflexes, muscle tone, and a head-to-toe newborn exam
- How the parents and family are doing — sleep, mood, support
Care We Provide
Your visit includes
Weight checks any time
We do free weight rechecks as often as needed in the first weeks — no full visit required, no extra cost.
Real feeding support
Breast, bottle, formula, combination — we work with the plan that fits your family and connect you with lactation help when it’s useful.
Always reachable
A provider is on call 24 / 7 for newborn questions. Call our main line — the answering service will reach the doctor on call.
On-time vaccines and screens
Hepatitis B, Vitamin K, hearing and metabolic screens — we make sure nothing slips between hospital and home.
Postpartum support for parents
We screen new parents for postpartum mood concerns, listen without judgment, and connect families with mental-health resources when needed.
Come Prepared
What to bring
A few small things ahead of the visit help us spend more time on your child — and less on paperwork.
- Insurance card + photo IDFor the responsible adult on the visit. Add baby to your insurance as soon as possible.
- Hospital discharge papersBirth records, vaccines given in the hospital, screening results, and any nursery notes.
- Feeding and diaper logIf you’ve been keeping one — feeds per day, wet/dirty diapers, sleep stretches. Helpful, not required.
- Diapers, wipes, a backup outfitNewborns will surprise you. Be ready for one quick change in the room.
FAQs
Questions families ask
How soon after leaving the hospital should we be seen?
Within 1 to 3 days for most babies, and within 24 to 48 hours for early discharges, breastfeeding babies, or babies who lost more than the usual amount of weight in the hospital. Call us before discharge if possible — we’ll get you scheduled.
Will my baby be weighed often in the first weeks?
Yes — and we don’t charge for weight rechecks in the first weeks. Babies usually lose weight in the first few days, then start to gain. We make sure that’s happening on track. Call any time if you’re worried.
What if I have feeding questions — breast, bottle, or both?
We support whatever combination fits your family. We help with latch, supply, bottle technique, formula choice, and the transitions between them. We refer to a lactation consultant when more hands-on support would help.
What if I think my baby has jaundice?
Some yellow color is normal in the first week. We check at every visit and can do a quick bilirubin level if needed. Call sooner than your scheduled visit if the color is getting darker, your baby is hard to wake, or feeding is poor.
When should I call after hours?
Anytime you’re worried about a baby under 3 months — fever (rectal temp 100.4°F / 38°C or higher), trouble breathing, refusing to feed, persistent crying, color changes, or simply doesn’t seem right. Better to call than to wait.
How do you support new parents, not just the baby?
Newborn visits are about the whole family. We ask how you’re sleeping, eating, and feeling. We screen for postpartum depression and anxiety. We listen, and we connect families to resources — without judgment, without rushing.
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Caring for Woodbridge families since 1999
Easy to find, with ample parking and a calm waiting area for families.
Office Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
A provider is on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year.