Baby Checks — Newborn Care and Six-Week Review
The newborn period is a sequence of structured assessments — and the early checks identify problems early enough to matter. The Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes, the comprehensive newborn examination in the first 24 hours, the discharge check, the early follow-up at week 1 or 2, and the 6-week baby check — each has specific clinical questions. Done properly, these checks identify conditions (cardiac anomalies, developmental dysplasia of the hip, jaundice trajectory, feeding adequacy, weight gain) at the point where intervention is most effective.
Our approach to baby checks
Every newborn at Balaji Horizon receives the structured neonatal assessment sequence. Findings are documented and explained to parents. Where a finding requires follow-up — paediatric cardiology referral, hip imaging, jaundice surveillance — the referral pathway is initiated immediately, not deferred.
Newborn care + early checks
The first 24 hours: comprehensive newborn examination, feeding assessment, weight, jaundice surveillance, parental education. Discharge: stable feeding, appropriate weight trajectory, clear safety-net information about warning signs. The first week: lactation review, weight check, jaundice review if applicable.
Six-week postnatal review
The 6-week mother-and-baby review is a comprehensive check: maternal physical recovery, maternal mental health (EPDS screen), contraception planning, lactation review, baby weight + developmental milestones + immunisation discussion. This visit is not a quick checkbox; it is the consolidation point of the postnatal phase.
Baby check topics
Newborn Care in Ahmedabad | Neonatal Assessment & Baby Health Monitoring
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The Six-Week Postnatal Review — A Comprehensive Postpartum Assessment
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Guidelines we follow
- NICE PH27 — postnatal care and the newborn
- IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) immunisation schedule
- WHO neonatal care recommendations
- RCOG green-top guidelines on newborn examination
Dr Patel and the Balaji Horizon team provide structured postnatal care — physical recovery, feeding support and mental-health follow-up — so the weeks after birth are actively supported, not left to chance.
Structured postnatal care for your physical recovery, feeding and emotional wellbeing — with help available when you need it.
Newborn checks — schedule
| Check | When |
|---|---|
| Newborn examination | First 72 hours |
| Feeding & weight | First week |
| Six-week review | 6 weeks |
| Immunisations | Per schedule |
Where this fits
Baby checks integrate with maternal recovery, breastfeeding, and mental health.
For postnatal care, contact Balaji Horizon Women’s Hospital.
WhatsApp the hospital · +91 97234 31544 · Science City Road, Ahmedabad 380060
Frequently asked questions
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How often should a newborn feed and gain weight?
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Dr. Priyadatt Patel
Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead
MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation
ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.
Science City Road, Ahmedabad 380060
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 · +91 97234 31544
Naranpura, Ahmedabad
Mon–Sat 08:30–10:30 · +91 70460 02566
