Performed by
Pediatrician
What happens during this examination?
- Repeat Vitamin K prophylaxis
- Hip ultrasound to rule out developmental dysplasia
- Newborn hearing screening
- Extended newborn screening (metabolic disorders)
- Pulse oximetry screening for congenital heart defects
- Examination of heart, lungs, abdominal organs
- Assessment of innate reflexes
Preparation Tips
- Bring the yellow checkup booklet
- Write down questions beforehand
- Dress baby in easily removable clothes
Questions for your doctor
- Was the hip ultrasound performed?
- Are the hearing screening results available?
- When should the next vitamin D dose be given?
When to call the doctor
- Light yellow or pale white stool color (indication of liver disease)
- Persistent jaundice beyond the 2nd week of life
- Poor feeding and weight loss over 10%
Parent Tips
- Ask for the screening results to be explained
- Ask about support services for breastfeeding problems
- Discuss vitamin D prophylaxis