FAQs
What is preventive care?
Preventive care in a pediatric setting is comprised mainly of three parts:- Regular visits to a Pediatrician to assess the growth and development of the child
- Being up-to-date on recommended vaccines for Children
- Parents being aware of the basics of a child’s health, growth and development milestones and participate actively in the child’s health and well being
Till what age should I breastfeed my baby?
Ideally, the infants should be exclusively breastfed for 6 months. During Complementary feeding to be started at 6 months of age and breastfeeding to be continued up to the minimum age of 2 years.How do I know my baby is getting enough breast milk?
The vast majority of women — about 95% — make enough milk if they receive early support because milk supply is established in the first 3 to 4 weeks. Most babies only need between 50 – 60ml of milk in the early months. What makes it tricky is that a fussy baby isn’t always hungry, but most babies like to suck and will suck as long as you let them. That doesn’t mean that they need or even necessarily want to eat, and it is possible to get sore nipples and even overfeed.Some babies tend to fall asleep during nursing. Tickling or holding their hand during a feeding session can keep them on task. Getting a weight check can be reassuring if there are doubts about intake.
Do you provide vaccinations?
Yes, we provide all age-appropriate vaccinations for children. This includes those vaccines included in the National immunization schedule and the optional vaccines.Are vaccines safe, I have heard some people suggest otherwise?
Yes, they are safe; Vaccines are one of the most notable success stories in medical science over the last century. They are administered to improve the immunity of the baby to fight against diseases and also decrease the severity of complications in case the child acquires vaccine-preventable infections.Vaccine safety is also researched regularly, and the vaccine schedule is reevaluated year after year by the nation’s top disease experts and doctors.