If you don't already have a pediatrician or family doctor, it's best to start looking for one early in pregnancy so you can discuss any questions or concerns you have with them before your baby arrives. 1 week Babies usually seek medical attention within the first week after discharge from the hospital. During the first visit, your child's doctor will: - Weigh your baby and measure your baby's length and head circumference. - Watch for signs of jaundice. - Check on how you and your baby are feeding. - Do a general health check. - Ask how the family is adjusting to the new baby. - Complete any non-hospital screening tests. From 2 months on, your child's healthcare provider will: - Ask about your child's eating and sleeping habits, - Ask about your child's developmental milestones, language milestones, and social and emotional issues, - Conduct a physical examination, - Check weight, height and head circumference, - Get all necessary vaccinations. If your child's doctor has not prescribed the vaccine, they will tell you where to get it. They will also answer all your questions.