Prenatal & Newborns
Prenatal Care
Are you expecting?
Congratulations!
Becoming a parent is a special time and we at Pediatric Healthcare Associates recognize new parents have lots of questions. There are bound to be difficult moments and times when you have questions about how to best care for your baby and family. We are here for you and your family! We are excited and honored that you are considering us for your child's future healthcare needs.
We encourage first time parents to schedule a complimentary prenatal visit. Pick the location and practitioner of your choice and contact us to schedule a prenatal visit virtually from the comfort of your home! If you prefer to visit the office, we can schedule an in person prenatal visit as well. The visit helps you become acquainted with us, find out where we are located and allows for exchange of questions regarding the birth of your baby and our practice. We will provide you with some resources and help provide guidance for your upcoming arrival.
It is always special for us to be invited by new parents to join in the care of a family member. The continuity of care and the amazement of watching a baby grow and develop into a wonderful child is one of the primary reasons that we all feel privileged to work in pediatrics.
For first time expecting parents we offer a FREE class called Ready, Set, BABY that was created by our pediatricians for you. This class is hosted by one of our pediatric nurses who will deliver an informal presentation on teaching expecting parents the fundamentals of newborn care.
We at Pediatric Healthcare Associates along with the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition through the first year of life. Breastfeeding can be difficult, but at Pediatric Healthcare Associates we are committed to supporting all mothers who wish to successfully breastfeed their infants. We offer a FREE monthly Breastfeeding 101 class for expecting mothers taught by our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.
New moms can encounter many problems when attempting to breastfeed. At Pediatric Healthcare Associates we have 4 lactation experts on staff who can help you solve your problems and go on to successfully breastfeed your baby.
Visit our Care Team page to learn more about our clinicians and consider who may be a good fit for your family.
Newborn Care
Congratulations on the wonderful new addition to your family! Babies are not automatically added to your insurance plan so make sure your baby is covered by contacting your insurance carrier. Call our office to schedule the baby's first visit with us.
At the first visit, the nurse will weigh your baby, take vitals and ask a few questions. The doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant will see you next to perform a full exam on your baby and answer any questions you might have. The nurse will re-enter the room at the end of the visit to give any required vaccines. We will send you and the baby home with a gift bag of goodies to help you get settled at home.
In support of our commitment to the well-being of all our patients and families we created the New Parent Connection for new moms, dads and their babies. This is an informal hour of Q&A age appropriate topics hosted by our pediatric nurse practitioner, Karalee Pino. There is no charge for the group, but we do ask if you are interested in attending to please register.
