Newborn care & Feeding Counselling
When to Schedule
Immediately after delivery or discharge from hospital.
Within the first week of life for guidance on feeding and baby care.
During follow-up visits at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and monthly in the first year.
Whenever parents face challenges in breastfeeding, sleep routines, or baby’s growth.
For babies with low birth weight, feeding difficulties, or jaundice.
What is the Purpose
To provide parents with essential knowledge and skills for caring for their newborn.
To ensure exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
To monitor weight gain, feeding patterns, and hydration.
To address common newborn issues like colic, spit-ups, sleep patterns, and skin care.
To guide on hygiene, vaccination, safe sleep practices, and bonding.
To support mothers in overcoming lactation difficulties and boosting confidence.
What to Expect
Prior to the Appointment
Parents may note down feeding concerns, frequency of feeds, and baby’s sleep patterns.
Growth charts and prior medical reports (if any) are reviewed.
👩⚕️ During the Appointment
Pediatrician checks baby’s growth, feeding reflexes, hydration status, and overall health.
Breastfeeding counselling – latching techniques, correct positions, burping, and frequency of feeds.
Guidance on expressed breast milk, formula feeding (if needed), and weaning timelines.
Education on cord care, bathing, diapering, and safe sleep.
Parents are encouraged to clarify doubts about crying patterns, bonding, and mother’s recovery.
🏠 After the Appointment
A feeding schedule and growth-monitoring chart is provided.
Parents receive tips on nutrition for the mother, hydration, and rest.
Follow-up visits scheduled to track weight gain, feeding efficiency, and development.