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Welcoming your Newborn

YOUR BABY'S WELLNESS IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY

At South Atlanta Pediatrics, we understand that welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most joyful and sometimes overwhelming experiences. Whether you’re expecting or have just brought your little one home, our board-certified pediatricians and advanced practice providers are here to provide expert, compassionate care from day one. 

Why Choose Us for Your Newborn Care?

  • Early Support for Expectant Parents: Schedule a free prenatal consultation to meet our providers, ask questions, and learn about our approach to newborn care.

  • Newborn Visits: We recommend your baby’s first office visit within the first few days after hospital discharge (often by 3–5 days of life). This helps us monitor feeding, weight gain, jaundice, and overall well-being.

  • Personalized Care: From routine well-baby checks to guidance on feeding, sleep, safety, and development, we tailor our care to your family’s needs.

  • Convenient Options: In-office visits, telehealth follow-ups (when appropriate), and 24/7 nurse triage for urgent questions.

Services for Expectant Moms & New Parents

Meet with one of our pediatricians before your baby arrives. We’ll discuss:

  • Hospital expectations and newborn procedures

  • Feeding choices (breastfeeding, formula, or both)

  • Circumcision decisions (if applicable)

  • Georgia newborn screening requirements (blood spot, hearing, and critical congenital heart disease screening

 

These visits are a great way to build trust and ask all your questions in a relaxed setting.

What to Expect at Your Newborn Visit
During the first visit, we will:

  • Perform a thorough physical exam

  • Discuss feeding and weight gain

  • Review hospital records and any screenings done at birth

  • Address your questions and concerns

  • Create a personalized care plan for the weeks ahead


Tip for New Parents: Bring your discharge papers from the hospital, and any questions you’ve written down

Ready to Welcome Your Baby with Confidence?

Expectant parents: Request a prenatal consultation today.
New parents: Schedule your baby’s first visit as soon as you know your discharge date, we often hold same-week newborn slots.

 

Call us at 770-991-2176, our team is happy to help!
We look forward to being part of your family’s journey from pregnancy through childhood.


In case of emergency, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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