{"id":398,"date":"2018-09-10T05:56:14","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T05:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/?p=398"},"modified":"2018-12-07T05:24:05","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T05:24:05","slug":"well-baby-visit-what-to-expect-with-physical-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/well-baby-visit-what-to-expect-with-physical-exams","title":{"rendered":"Well-Baby Visit: What to Expect with Physical Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin: 0 0 0 20px;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Well-Baby-Visit-What-to-Expect-with-Physical-Exams.jpg\" alt=\"Well-Baby Visit What to Expect with Physical Exams\" width=\"442\" height=\"316\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-401\" \/> <\/div>\n<p>If adults need <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebump.com\/a\/new-baby-doctor-visit-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">regular doctor\u2019s appointments<\/a><\/strong>, how much more the infants? The baby version of regular trips to a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/pharmacy-walk-in-clinic\" target=\"_blank\">walk-in clinic in Guelph, Canada<\/a><\/strong> is the well-baby visit. These are essential visits to monitor the infant\u2019s normal growth and development. This is also the time when babies are given their appropriate vaccine to strengthen their immunity against infection that their fragile age is not yet ready for. <\/p>\n<p>As early as your newborn\u2019s third day, they can already be brought to their well-baby exam. The obvious exam that the pediatrician will conduct on your baby is their physical aspect, particularly from their heads to toes. In your baby\u2019s physical exam, you can expect their doctor to check on the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Head<\/strong><br \/>\nThe pediatrician will check on your infant\u2019s head especially the fontanels or soft spots. These spots are actually gaps between skull bones giving your infant\u2019s brain to grow. Their doctor will also measure your baby\u2019s head to see if it\u2019s growing normally.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ears<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ears will have to be checked for infection or unpleasant fluid. Doctors will use the otoscope to verify the baby\u2019s healthy ears. They will also check if your infant is responding well to sounds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Eyes<\/strong><br \/>\nThe eyes will also be checked to track their eye movements. They will use the instrument called ophthalmoscope.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mouth <\/strong><br \/>\nYour baby can develop a yeast infection in the tongue, so doctors will have to check their mouths. You could also be asked about incidences of drooling and chewing, which are common signs of teething.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Skin<\/strong><br \/>\nTheir skin can develop rashes so their doctors need to identify if their skin is developing normally. Appropriate treatments will be prescribed by our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/pharmacy-arkell-medical-centre\" target=\"_blank\">medical clinic in Guelph<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Heart and lungs<\/strong><br \/>\nThe doctor will also listen to your baby\u2019s heartbeat as well as their breathing to check if they\u2019re functioning normally. Any possible abnormality will be referred to a specialist.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Abdomen<\/strong><br \/>\nYour doctor can detect abdominal or intestinal troubles just by gently pressing your baby\u2019s abdomen. Early detection can provide early intervention.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hips and legs<\/strong><br \/>\nThe doctor will also check for possible leg abnormalities or growth delays on your baby\u2019s legs. Joint dislocations or hip problems can occur even in babies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Genitals<\/strong><br \/>\nThe pediatrician will also look over your baby\u2019s genitals for possible lumps or infection. Female infants are observed for possible discharge while male infants have to be checked if their testes have descended well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss these well-baby visits. You wouldn\u2019t want to go through sleepless nights just because they have conditions treatable in well-baby visits. Being able to stay updated with your baby\u2019s health will prepare you for the right action to take. In cases where your doctor prescribes medications, you can always secure them at our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/pharmacy-pharmacy\" target=\"_blank\">pharmacy in Guelph<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Do you have urgent concerns about your baby\u2019s health? Bring them to our care at <span class=\"comp\">Arkell Walk-In Clinic &#038; Arkell Pharmacy<\/span>. We have doctors ready to assist you and provide the appropriate prescription as necessary. <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to share this post with a family member or friend. Helpful information deserves to be shared. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If adults need regular doctor\u2019s appointments, how much more the infants? The baby version of regular trips to a walk-in clinic in Guelph, Canada is the well-baby visit. These are essential visits to monitor the infant\u2019s normal growth and development. 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