Newborn Baby Doctor in Varanasi: Care in the First Weeks and Months

Why the first weeks matter

Newborns adjust to life outside the womb in the first few weeks. They can become jaundiced, lose or fail to gain weight, or develop infection quickly, and parents are often unsure what is normal. A newborn baby doctor checks the baby soon after birth, guides feeding and care at home, and finds problems early.

What is checked at the newborn examination

• Breathing, heart rate, temperature and colour
• Weight, length and head size
• Reflexes, muscle tone and movement
• Eyes, ears, mouth, hips, spine and limbs
• Feeding ability and a check for jaundice
• Newborn screening and first vaccines as advised

Feeding and daily care

Breast milk is the best food for most babies, and early skin-to-skin contact helps feeding. A newborn usually feeds 8 to 12 times a day and passes urine several times daily. Learn about breastfeeding benefits. Keep the baby warm, keep the cord dry and clean, and wash your hands before handling the baby. In colder months follow the tips in newborn care in winter.

Newborn jaundice

Mild yellow colour on the skin is common in the first week and often settles by itself. Jaundice that appears in the first 24 hours, spreads to the legs, or comes with poor feeding needs a check at once. Some babies need phototherapy.

Warning signs: contact a doctor right away if

• The baby is not feeding, or very sleepy and hard to wake
• Breathing is fast or laboured
• There is fever or the body feels cold
• Skin colour is yellow, pale or bluish
• The baby vomits green fluid or has fewer wet diapers than usual

Newborn care at Sparsh

Sparsh offers newborn and neonatal care including care of premature and low-birth-weight babies, jaundice management, kangaroo mother care and NICU support where a baby needs it. Babies born at Sparsh are assessed by the pediatric team at birth, and follow-up continues with Dr. Pankaj Kumar, neonatologist and pediatrician. For preterm babies read premature baby care guide.

Follow-up and vaccination

A first follow-up visit within the first week or two, then regular visits, allow weight and feeding to be tracked. See vaccination and preventive care for the schedule.

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Visit Sparsh in Chitaipur, Varanasi

Sparsh Mother & Child Hospital & IVF Fertility Center, Gokulpuram Colony, Chitaipur - Chunar Road, Kandwa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221106. Open 24 hours. Call +91 80900 76144 or book an appointment online.