If you are a first time parent, now is a good time to start
considering a pediatrician for your newborn. Pediatricians specialize
in the care of baies and children. They will give your baby a complete
check over very soon after his birth. It's important to find a
pediatrician that supports the parenting methods you do. Many
pediatricians will schedule a consultation appointment so you can get
to know them.
Prepare a list of questions that are important to you to
ask during that meeting. Some you might want to consider are:
How do you feel about formula/breastfeeding? (depending on your
choice of feeding)
When do you recommend solid foods? weaning?
How often are your well baby visits?
Vaccinations? If you are against vaccination, it's important to
find a doctor that will support you.
After hours procedures?
Calls during the business day? When are they returned? Is it a
doctor or a nurse?
Fees? Are they providers on your insurance? Do they bill
or will you have to?
Ask your friends, fellow church members, co-workers etc for
recommendations for a doctor in your area.
SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
Frequent Urination
Constipation
Indigestion or heartburn
Occasional headaches
Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these)
The Baby:
From 2.5 - 3 inches long and from .5-.7 ounces, that's
how big your little one is now. Baby's face is now
starting to look like, well, a baby. The eyes move
closer together, and the ears move to the normal
places. Baby's head which is currently about half the
length of the crown to rump measurement, begins to slow
down. By the time baby is born, his head will be about
1/4 of the total length. This week,baby's intestines,
which have been developing outside the body in the
umbilical cord, will be drawn into the abdominal
cavity.
Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor.