With the arrival of our baby, our world becomes more welcoming and loving. At this joyful moment, the neonatology experts of Handan Second Hospital remind you that your baby's health is the most important thing, and don't forget to give your baby a 42-day physical examination.
The 42-day physical examination is the first comprehensive health examination after the birth of the baby, which is to test whether the mother and the baby are fully adapted within 42 days. Can the baby perform physiological functions independently after leaving the mother's body? Is there a problem with genetic metabolism? The doctor conducts a comprehensive physical examination of the baby to find out possible health problems and provide health guidance. This is the starting point for testing the growth and development of the baby, and novice parents must not miss it!
The content of the baby's 42-day physical examination
1. General growth: including the measurement of length, weight, head circumference, chest circumference, and abdominal circumference, to understand the growth status of the baby, and to give feeding guidance.
2. Nervous system development assessment: understand the baby's intelligence and motor development level by letting the baby lie on his stomach, raise his head, grasp, listen, chase objects, etc., and also guide parents how to do baby touch exercises, daily training and precautions for the baby.
3. Cardiopulmonary examination: check whether the baby's cardiopulmonary function is normal and whether there is a heart murmur by auscultation, so as to check whether there is a possibility of congenital heart disease.
4. Fontanelle condition: check the baby's fontanelle, such as whether the posterior fontanelle is closed, the size of the anterior fontanelle, etc., and judge whether the baby's head development is normal in combination with the head circumference.
5. Surgical examination: The doctor will do a comprehensive surgical examination of the baby, including the head, face, skin, hip joint, anus, and external genitalia.
6. Bone density test: timely understand whether the baby is deficient in calcium and how to supplement it.
Baby's 42-day physical examination process:
1. Appointment time: Please make an appointment with the neonatologist in advance.
2. Preparation materials: bring the mother's pregnancy test book, and register the baby's name in the outpatient hall on the first floor.
3. Physical examination items: including but not limited to weight, length, head circumference measurement, cardiopulmonary auscultation, vision and hearing screening, etc.
4. Health consultation: discuss with the doctor about the baby's feeding, sleep, vaccination, etc.
5. Follow-up: Based on the results of the physical examination, the doctor may recommend further tests or treatments.
Tips:
Before the medical examination, please consult the doctor in advance to prepare the required documents and documents. Dress your baby in clothes that are easy to put on and take off, so that the doctor can check it.
Parents can summarize the baby's feeding, defecation, work and rest during this time, and list the questions you are worried about and want to consult the doctor one by one, which can better improve the efficiency of physical examination.
During the check-up, keep your baby comfortable and quiet, and you can bring your baby's favorite toys or pacifiers.
After the physical examination, if the baby has any discomfort, such as fever, crying, etc., please contact the doctor in time.
As a new parent, you may be a little nervous and uncertain, but rest assured, the medical staff of the Neonatology Department of Handan Second Hospital will be happy to provide you and your baby with the most intimate service.
Let's work together to escort the healthy growth of the baby!