These days, it is very likely that you have already seen your pediatrician at least once or twice already for jaundice and/or weight checks.
Your baby will also need a checkup when she is two weeks old though.
At the two-week checkup, you can expect your pediatrician to check the weight, height and head circumference of your baby and review her growth and development. She will probably have a repeat of her newborn screen test and may have her first Hepatitis B vaccine (unless it was already given in the nursery).
The next visit with your pediatrician will probably be when your baby is two months old (although some pediatricians also recommend a visit at four weeks of age).
Postpartum Depression
New mothers likely won't see their own doctor until their six-week postpartum check-up and then maybe not for another year. That puts pediatricians in a good position to screen and recognize postpartum depression (PPD), even before a mother's own obstetrician or family doctor. So don't be surprised if your pediatrician asks you questions about PPD.By 7 to 10 days after having a baby, simple cases of the "baby blues" have started to go away. Moms who continue to feel depressed, anxious, tired, worthless, are crying a lot, or feel overwhelmed, among other symptoms, may have postpartum depression.
It is important to note that PPD can develop at any time during the first year after having a baby, so be watchful for the signs. { more info }
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