Life is a period of time that begins before birth and continues until death. For a healthy life and adulthood, correct health-related interventions must be provided at the earliest and continuously.
The aim of us pediatricians is; Our aim is to evaluate the development of our children, starting from the time they are still in the womb, to check them at regular intervals, to maintain and improve their health, and to reduce and prevent infant and child deaths, diseases and disabilities. This is one of the most fundamental rights that all children should have access to.
Regular follow-up is very important, especially in the first year of life.
In the first examination, the mother's pregnancy process, the baby's development process in the womb, hereditary diseases in the family, if any, and the baby's birth history are examined. Situations that may pose a risk are detected.
During examinations, weight, height, head circumference measurements and percentile evaluations are made. Neuromotor and psychosocial developments are evaluated. Recommendations are made in terms of vitamin and mineral supplements that may be needed depending on the development process. Information is given about vaccination programs that will protect your baby from viral and bacterial diseases, and a vaccination schedule appropriate to the month is created. In addition, information is given about care, nutrition, sleep and expected developmental stages specific to your baby's age group. Although these plans may vary depending on the baby, the flow we generally recommend is as follows:
In newborns, the first check is made at the 48th hour after discharge from the hospital, of which are checked at 1 week of age. During this period, if there are conditions such as jaundice, inability to suck, blood group incompatibility, thyroid disorder, suspicion of infection, genital anomalies, tear duct stenosis, neonatal conjunctivitis, congenital metabolic diseases, cleft palate and lip, inadequate weight gain, they are detected and necessary interventions are made.
Regular monthly appointments every month from 1 month up to 12 months Vaccinations and physical and neuromotor development stages in the vaccination calendar appropriate to the month are followed with trolls.
As of the end of the 6th month, supplementary foods come into play, the mother and the baby should be supported in this process, but it should be emphasized that the continuation of breast milk is important. p>
The 9th month is an important period in which parents can also notice that neurological development is accelerating. The baby chick has started to get active and is more prone to home accidents, but be careful!! On the other hand, it is necessary to continue to support mental and motor development in this period when observation skills increase and imitation skills become evident.
In the 12th month, we are now entering the period when there is a tiny teenager at home rather than a baby chick. Individualization efforts and food rejection may come to the fore. It is a period that needs to be managed carefully.
For young adolescents between 12-24 months, examinations continue at 2-3 month intervals. The intensive vaccination schedule in the first year of life has eased during this period. The adaptation processes of the mother and the baby are mostly completed. It is during this 12-18 month period that he begins to walk and slowly express himself with words. Individualization efforts may reach their peak towards the age of 2, objections may increase, but no panic :)
Follow-up intervals after the age of 2 can be arranged once a year.
Tests and follow-ups that need to be done:
Hearing test, heel blood metabolic screening tests, blood count, blood group determination in the first week of the neonatal period..
Hip USG between 1-3 months
Ophthalmologist examination up to 6 months at the latest
Blood tests and urine analysis between 6-9 months, then repeated once a year is recommended.
>Abdominal USG once until age 2,
Consultation with a pediatric cardiologist even if there is no cardiac problem
Meeting with a dentist between the ages of 2-3 is recommended.
Hoping that your life story is full of health, love and happiness...
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