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Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby!  Parenthood is one of the most joyous and satisfying experiences of life and we are honored that you have entrusted us to help you with the care of your child.

One of us will examine your baby shortly after birth and daily while you are in the hospital.  If your baby has any problems we will discuss them with you in detail.  If anything has you worried, please ask so we can talk it over.

On this page you will find the link to a Newborn Care Booklet.  You may click on the link to download and print the booklet.  It contains no secret to being a good parent.  Quite frankly, there is no single best approach to parenting.  Your baby is an individual from the day he/she is born.  Since no two children are alike, your effectiveness as a parent depends considerably on your insight and ability to respond appropriately to the unique, individual needs of your child.  Thus, the booklet provided on this page contains general principles and instruction which you should adapt to your baby.

Newborn Care Booklet


We See Newborns at the Following Hospitals:

Orange Park Medical Center
2001 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
904-276-8500

Baptist Medical Center
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-202-8000

St. Vincent's Medical Center
1800 Barrs Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-308-7300


Your First Office Visit

When the physician is discharging your baby from the hospital, he/she will tell you when to bring your baby into the office.  Most of the time it will be 24-48 hours after discharge.  At that time we will weigh your baby and the physician will perform a brief exam, looking for any evidence of jaundice (a yellow color in the skin and whites of eyes).

When you arrive for this first visit, please come prepared to complete a patient information sheet, privacy information and insurance information.  (Please bring your driver's license and insurance card)  You may also download these forms with the links below and complete them before you arrive.

   
New Patient Forms


 
 



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