They will also have a thorough physical examination within 72 hours of being born. A medical professional will usually check your baby's eyes, heart, hips, and for baby boys testes.
At five to eight days your baby will have a blood spot heel prick test, which screens for a number of rare diseases, including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease. This is usually done by the midwife.
Your baby will have a hearing test soon after birth. If you have your baby in hospital, this may be done before you leave. Otherwise, it will be done some time in the first few weeks at the hearing centre in your local hospital. Your health visitor will carry out a new baby review with you and your partner within 10 to 14 days of their birth.
They'll work with you on becoming parents and how to keep your baby safe and healthy. You and your partner will also be offered support with breastfeeding if you have chosen to do it. Your baby will be invited for a thorough physical examination. This is usually done by your GP. Your baby's eyes, heart, hips, and for boys testicles will be checked.
They will also have their weight, length and head circumference measured. Your GP or health visitor will discuss your baby's vaccinations with you. In the first year these are offered at two, three and four months. Friends and family will want to visit to meet your baby too. Some new parents need more support than others. More about newborn blood spot tests. A health visitor's a registered nurse or midwife who's done further study in public health nursing.
Family nurses offer the Family Nurse Partnership FNP programme to young, first-time parents from early in their pregnancy until their child's 2 years old. This program is available to first-time parents under the age of These visits help:. Your health visitor will take over from your family nurse when your baby is two until they go to school. Nursing Times www.
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