Medical Care

Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit

As girls grow into teens, it’s important that they get the right health care. Doctors recommend yearly checkups that focus on the female reproductive system, starting between the ages of 13 and 15. Often called well-woman visits, they can catch small issues before they become big ones. Why Is the First Gynecology Visit Important? The thought of seeing a …

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Your Child’s Checkup: Newborn

What to Expect In the hospital, the doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Ask questions, address any concerns, and offer advice on taking care of your baby: Feeding. Breast milk is the best nutrition for infants, but store-bought formula also can provide …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 9 Years

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about your child’s: Eating. Schedule 3 meals and 1–2 healthy snacks a …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 9 Months

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Do a screening test that helps with the early identification of developmental delays. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Eating. Your baby should be …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 8 Years

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure, vision, and hearing using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about your child’s: Eating. Schedule 3 meals …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 7 Years

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about your child’s: Eating. Schedule 3 meals and 1–2 healthy snacks a …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 6 Years

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure, vision, and hearing using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about your child’s: Eating. Schedule 3 meals and 1–2 …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 6 Months

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. If you haven’t already, it’s time to introduce solids, starting with iron-fortified single-grain cereal or puréed meat. …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 4 Years

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure, vision, and hearing using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your child is: Eating. Schedule 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks a day. If …

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Your Child’s Checkup: 4 Months

What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. Breast milk or formula is still all your baby needs. You can give iron-fortified cereal or puréed …

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