Experts suggest that adults should have a comprehensive physical examination every year, because the examination can alert some diseases and treat them as soon as possible. For newborns who have just arrived in the world, in order to observe and understand their growth and development, many examinations are essential. Now let’s learn about the eight examinations for babies aged 0-1!
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1. Examination immediately after birth
Place of examination: the hospital where the baby was born
Examination content: the first routine examination for the baby. Measure the baby’s head circumference, height and weight, check the color of the baby’s skin, and check whether the baby’s heart has murmur, breathing is normal, muscle tension and activities meet the standard.
2. Basic examination within the first week of birth
Place of examination: the hospital where the baby was born
Examination content: the doctor takes a drop of baby’s heel blood for test to verify whether the baby’s thyroid gland and circulatory system work normally. The doctor will also remind lactating mothers of their dietary choices and tell you some precautions for taking care of the newborn baby, especially suggestions on how to prevent the baby from rickets and sudden death.
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