Chestnut Hill Pediatrics | Newborns

We are delighted to welcome your new family member into our practice.

Meet your pediatrician in-person or by phone, have your questions answered, and tour our office. Prenatal visits are not required.

Please call us at 617-277-2541 to arrange your first appointment. Typically, we see newborn babies one to two days after hospital discharge.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

General

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Text4Baby: A free app for health and safety information.

Breastfeeding

• Searchable database for lactation support
• CDC guidelines for breastmilk storage
• Dairy and other food sensitivities in breastfed babies

Circumcision

• The pros & cons of circumcision

Cord blood banking

• What is cord blood banking?

Safe sleep

• Safe sleep for babies
• Inclined sleepers and other baby registry items to avoid

Vaccinations

• CDC recommended vaccination schedule
• Vaccine safety: examine the evidence