Having a new baby is one of the most important moments of your life. Dr. Albert Z. Holloway is a pediatrician at Payne and Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL. He is dedicated to helping your newborn stay healthy and to supporting your during your first days as a parent.
The Benefits of Pediatrician Provided Newborn Care
New Montgomery parents will bring their infant for their first office visit within 3 to 5 days after birth. During this visit, Dr. Holloway will:
- Measure your baby’s weight.
- Measure your baby’s length and head circumference.
- Check your baby’s hearing, vision, and reflexes
- Perform a thorough physical examination
- Discuss your baby’s eating and sleeping patterns
- Talk about your home environment
- Talk about what you can expect over the coming months
You will be able to begin keeping a medical record that will include all your child’s information about growth, immunizations, and illnesses, and medications taken.
Your Newborn and Sleep
When you first bring your newborn home, she will be sleeping a lot, often between 18 and 20 hours per day, although not all in one stretch. You can help your infant sleep by remaining quiet while she is sleeping and keeping noise to a minimum during nighttime feeding. If your baby fusses during the night, wait a minute or two before picking her up to see if she goes back to sleep. As she grows older, keeping her active during the day will help her sleep better at night.
Feeding your Newborn
If you are nursing, your baby should feed every 1-2 hours. If you are giving her formula, she should feed every 2-3 hours. You will be able to tell that she is getting enough to eat when she spends around 15 minutes nursing from each breast or drinking 2-3 ounces of baby formula.
If you want help with newborn care in Montgomery, AL call Dr. Holloway at (334) 244-7209 to schedule an appointment for you and your infant.