Wellness Visits With Your Pediatrician
Parents want the best for their kids. That’s why every Provider in The Pediatric Center in Many & Leesville, LA encourages regular wellness checks. Having a professional evaluate your child at every developmental stage helps your medical provider spot potential problems, give evidence-based advice, and guide new parents. But what are your doctors looking for at each stage?
Baby Visits
The first year of visits is about helping your doctor understand your routine so they can ensure both mother and baby are safe. No one is a childcare expert when their first baby is less than a year old, but you likely have found some form of routine to get you through the day. Your doctor can help you form that routine to ensure your baby is safe, and that mom and dad are adjusting well to the pressures of parenthood. This is when your child will receive the bulk of their vaccines, and your pediatric provider can help you schedule them appropriately.
Toddler and Child Visits
As your child gets older, development milestones will start to get more clear. Neurological conditions such as ADHD and Autism and other developmental delays become easier to identify. Your child will start interacting more heavily with other children, which in turn will cause them to need vaccinations more than ever. A regular wellness check helps you and your pediatrician stay on top of things while your young one is growing into a full person.
Teenager Check-Ups
The first part of your child’s teenage years will be about helping them adjust to a rapidly changing body. Hygiene and emotional well-being become more important than ever before. The second part will be about helping them work through adult issues without adult decision-making skills. Your pediatrician is your first line of defense when protecting your teenager from substance abuse or STDs. They can also help guide these young adults in making decisions about nutrition, physical fitness and the importance of sleep and a regular routine.
The Pediatric Center of Many & Leesville, LA
The Pediatric Center is here to help your child grow. Visit Leesville Many to see your child succeed. You can reach the Many, LA, office by calling (318) 431-5100, or in Leesville, LA, by calling (337) 239-2207.