2 Week Visit

Baby’s Two-Week Visit to MVP: What to Expect 

What Happens at the Visit:

When you arrive, one of our Medical Assistants will bring you into an exam room and start with a history, including details about feeding, peeing, and pooping.

You’ll then undress your baby so we can: 

  • Check weight 
  • Measure length and head circumference 

Meeting with your Provider:

After the initial measurements, your provider will join you in the room. During this time, we will: 

  • Discuss your baby’s feeding, behavior, and development
  • Perform a full exam 
  • Check the umbilical stump to ensure it is healing well
  • Answer all of your questions 

We’ll also talk through: 

  • Feeding plans 
  • Umbilical stump care and if your baby is cleared for a bath

Helpful Resources:

  • A post on frequently asked questions in the newborn period
  • An article from the AAP on umbilical cord care