Structured pediatric consultations covering medical examinations, developmental monitoring, and practical feeding support tailored to each newborn's first crucial weeks.
Newborn Health Assessment
Breastfeeding & Feeding Guidance
A comprehensive evaluation assessing your baby's physical reflexes, general tone, feeding capability, skin color, and early health needs, alongside guidance on follow-up visit timelines.
Practical support covering latch technique, feeding frequency, burping practices, and recognizing clear clinical signs that your baby is receiving adequate milk intake daily.
Weight & Growth Monitoring
Jaundice Assessment
Serial growth charting to track postpartum weight recovery, head circumference, and linear development, ensuring any early nutritional gaps are promptly addressed.
Clinical evaluation of physiological and pathological neonatal jaundice. Prompt assessment is vital if yellowing appears within the first 24 hours or if baby is unusually lethargic.
Newborn Vaccination Guidance
Umbilical Cord & Skin Care
Review of birth doses including BCG, OPV, and Hepatitis B, alongside structured schedules for upcoming primary immunizations guided by Indian Academy of Pediatrics standards.
Clear advice on dry stump care, sponge bathing, diaper rash prevention, and identifying signs of cord inflammation, discharge, or systemic infection requiring treatment.
Common Newborn Concerns
Premature & Low-Birth-Weight Care
Assessment of frequent infant queries including spitting up, colic, irregular stool frequency, sleep cycles, and soothing techniques to give parents peace of mind.
Specialized developmental follow-up, thermal protection counseling, and individualized nutrition strategies for infants born preterm or requiring catch-up growth management.
Signs Requiring Medical Evaluation
Persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, refusal to feed across multiple cycles, or extreme lethargy should never be assumed normal. Prompt pediatric assessment ensures early intervention and protects infant recovery.
Book a Newborn Consultation
Schedule an in-person pediatric consultation with Dr. Atharv Tungatkar to review your newborn baby's feeding, vaccination, and growth milestones.