We recommend your baby's first check within one to two weeks of birth. It is a relaxed visit: the doctor checks feeding, weight, jaundice and reflexes, and answers the questions every new parent has.
When to come
Newborns are prioritised in the morning session at Ballentine Park. Book online or on WhatsApp and choose Newborn First Visit as the reason.
What to bring
- The hospital discharge summary
- Your baby's health card
- Your medical aid card, if you have one
- Any medication your baby has been given
Write your questions down before you come — sleep, feeding, crying, cord care. Nothing is too small to ask.