Do you have a newborn or has a friend just given birth? This week's episode is jam-packed with newborn medical insights you need to know. 

Paediatrician Dr Lexi Frydenberg discusses:- The importance of the 6-8 week newborn check - What healthcare practitioners are looking for at the 6-8 week check- What to do if your newborn is sick- What to have in your medicine cabinet - Signs you need to take your baby to the Emergency Department

 

Dr Lexi discusses many of the typical ‘newborn problems’ she sees as a Paediatrician including: 

- Tear ducts- Conjunctivitis- Feeding issues and weight gain- Flattening on one side of the head- Belly buttons - Hernias- Hip dysplasia- Nappy rash- Typical bowel motions- Constipation- Vaccinations- Colic - Reflux

With the information in this episode you'll feel prepared and empowered, ready to care for your newborn. 

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