What to Expect During a Newborn Prenatal Visit

Let’s say you are having a baby and are coming in for an appointment in a week to interview a possible pediatric doctor for your newborn. You wonder what your doctor's visit will entail for yourself and your soon-to-be newborn. The fantastic staff of five pediatricians await your free newborn prenatal visit at TRI-Valley Pediatrics, located in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA. Our goal for you and your child is unparalleled quality child healthcare. 

What to Ask Your Pediatrician? 

Scheduling an appointment with your pediatrician before your child is born allows you to ask our doctors any pressing questions you might have for free. The most common questions you should include in your visit may be the following.

• Are you accepting new patients?
• What training do your doctors have?
• Do your doctors specialize in a specific area?
• Are your pediatricians board-certified?
• How are sick care visits handled at your office? 
• Are your pediatricians available after hours for phone consultations?
• Do your doctors work with another medical office in case my child needs specialized care?
• Can you explain my child's wellness visits?
• What schedule do I follow for regular newborn care?
• Can you give me a schedule of essential immunizations and when they are due? 

 One of the most important things you can do is ensure that our pediatric doctors' style of patient care is in mind with what you seek for your young family. 

Important Subjects to Remember

According to the medical staff at TRI-Valley Pediatrics located in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, during your Newborn Prenatal Visit you should also discuss these additional, important things. 

Have your complete medical history on both the father's and mother's sides to add to your child's health history. It is important to tell our doctor if there was any childhood illness or congenital deformity that you or the other parent experienced. If your child has any chance of being born with a threatening deformity or disease, the pediatrician should know before your child's birth. 

Discuss your expected due date with our pediatricians. Knowing the due date will help our pediatrician schedule your child's first well-child visit. Your baby should be seen for a baseline visit the first week after delivery. 

Our pediatricians should discuss developmental milestones and their importance with you during this visit. Your child will also receive their first immunizations to protect against common childhood illnesses. 

Schedule Your Pediatric Visit Today! 

Call TRI-Valley Pediatrics in Pleasanton and San Ramon, CA, to schedule a newborn prenatal visit with our highly trained pediatricians. Regular wellness visits set your newborn up for a healthy childhood, so we’re happy to provide a meet-and-greet free of charge. Our office phone numbers are, San Ramon, CA 925-380-6230 and Pleasanton, CA, 925-460-8444.