{"id":683,"date":"2019-12-26T08:20:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T08:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/?p=683"},"modified":"2019-12-26T08:23:19","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T08:23:19","slug":"things-to-expect-during-baby-checkups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/things-to-expect-during-baby-checkups","title":{"rendered":"Things to Expect During Baby Checkups"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/things-to-expect-during-baby-checkups.jpg\" alt=\"Things to Expect During Baby Checkups\" width=\"442\" height=\"295\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/things-to-expect-during-baby-checkups.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/things-to-expect-during-baby-checkups-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 85vw, 442px\" \/>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a veteran or a first-time parent, you will always have a lot of questions and priorities regarding your baby\u2019s health. It\u2019s during this time that you will need to consult a doctor for a well-baby checkup to learn and monitor your little one\u2019s health. <\/p>\n<p>Although exams may vary, here are some things to expect during your baby\u2019s first visit to the clinic.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet\">\n<li><strong>Physical Checkup<\/strong><br \/>\nA well-baby checkup from our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/pharmacy-pharmacy\" target=\"_blank\">walk-in clinic in Guelph<\/a> usually starts with body measurements, which will serve as your baby\u2019s growth progress indicators. Subsequently, a thorough exam of the head, ears, eyes, mouth, skin, heart and lungs, abdomen, as well as the hips and legs will be done to determine your baby\u2019s overall health. If the results are favorable, lab tests will not be needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baby\u2019s Development<\/strong><br \/>\nYour baby already has little milestones as early as one week after being born, so you should expect the family doctor in Guelph to ask you questions regarding your baby\u2019s little achievements such as head movement, hand grasp, kicking and other motor movements. Additionally, the doctor will also test your baby\u2019s reflexes to determine if his or her nervous system is working properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaccines<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/immunization-chart.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Vaccination<\/a> is an important part of well-baby checkups. It will provide immunization against dangerous diseases that might put your baby\u2019s life in danger. Depending on your baby\u2019s health and results, the doctor will determine what vaccine from our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/pharmacy-services\" target=\"_blank\">pharmacy in Guelph<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a parent, you will do everything to protect and nurture your baby to the best of your ability. However, when health concerns that only experts can answer crop up, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/walk-in-clinic-in-guelph-ontario\" target=\"_blank\">ask<\/a> professionals from <span class=\"comp\">Arkell Walk-in Clinic &#038; Arkell Pharmacy<\/span>, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arkellmedical.ca\/medical-clinic-in-ontario\" target=\"_blank\">medical clinic in Ontario<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a veteran or a first-time parent, you will always have a lot of questions and priorities regarding your baby\u2019s health. It\u2019s during this time that you will need to consult a doctor for a well-baby checkup to learn and monitor your little one\u2019s health. 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