Service
Newborn care
The first weeks are the ones with the most questions. Your newborn is seen within a few days of coming home, and as often as needed after that.
What the visit includes
- First visit within a few days of leaving the hospital
- Weight, length and head measurements plotted at every visit
- Jaundice check and follow-up
- Feeding help, whether you are nursing, pumping, formula feeding or combining
- Umbilical cord, skin and newborn rash questions
- Safe sleep guidance
- Newborn screening and hearing test results reviewed
- Time for whatever you wrote down at 3am
How to book
Appointments are made by phone. Call (630) 784-8600 and tell us what the visit is for, or send the request form and we will call you back. Walk-ins are welcome. Calling first lets us have a room ready and keeps your wait short.
Monday–Thursday 11 AM – 5 PM · Friday 11 AM – 4 PM · Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM · Sunday Closed
Insurance
We accept Medicaid, All Kids and most major insurance plans. No insurance? Uninsured and self-pay families are welcome. Call us before the visit and we will check your plan with you.
Good to know
- Call us as soon as you are home from the hospital. We will find you a slot in the first days.
- Bring the hospital discharge paperwork to the first visit if you have it.
- There are no silly questions in the first month. Ask all of them.
- Expecting or just home? Join our free newborn care class.
- If you have other children, they can be seen at the same appointment block so you only make one trip.
Common questions
When should my baby first be seen?
Most newborns are seen within 3 to 5 days of leaving the hospital, and sooner if there were feeding or jaundice concerns. Call us when you get home and we will fit you in.
How often are newborn visits?
Typically at a few days old, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months, with extra weight checks whenever they are needed.
Can Dr. Farhana meet us before the baby is born?
Yes. Call the office to arrange a prenatal visit so you can meet her and ask questions before your due date.