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Newborn Follow-Up

What Is the Newborn Follow-Up Service?

The newborn follow-up service is a specialized, structured pediatric care program designed to monitor your baby’s health and development during the first few weeks of life. It goes far beyond a basic check-up. It’s a medically grounded, developmentally sensitive, and family-centered process that lays the foundation for your child’s lifelong health and well-being.

Through this service, Dr. Ekin Pasinlioğlu provides not only a detailed medical evaluation but also personalized guidance for new parents. Every visit is tailored to your baby’s individual needs, offering a proactive approach to common newborn concerns and a space where you can receive clarity and support.

Why Is Newborn Monitoring So Critically Important?

The first weeks after birth are a time of profound physiological transformation. The lungs begin breathing air, the digestive system encounters food for the first time, and the nervous system begins forming patterns in response to external stimuli. These changes happen rapidly—and silently. Early detection of subtle signs through professional follow-up can be the key to preventing larger health problems in the future.

Newborn follow-up is not just about identifying problems; it’s about preventing them. Teaching parents how to latch properly during breastfeeding, tracking whether the baby is gaining weight appropriately, and identifying early developmental delays all begin with professional newborn care. Regular assessments allow for a preventive, informed approach to parenting from the very start.

What Does the Service Include?

Comprehensive Physical Examination

Each appointment includes a full physical exam: auscultation of the heart and lungs, abdominal evaluation, umbilical inspection, reflex checks (Moro, rooting, grasping, stepping), and fontanelle measurements. These observations form the foundation of your baby’s personalized health record.

Jaundice Monitoring

Jaundice is common, but not all types are benign. Dr. Pasinlioğlu assesses jaundice both visually and, when needed, using a transcutaneous bilirubin device. If levels are elevated, she provides guidance or referrals for phototherapy and further evaluation.

Breastfeeding and Feeding Assessment

Feeding issues in newborns are common and often preventable. The baby’s latch, feeding intervals, suckling strength, and maternal milk supply are all assessed. Dr. Pasinlioğlu offers hands-on breastfeeding counseling, positioning techniques, and guidance for managing nipple pain or insufficient milk production.

Growth Monitoring

Weight gain, head circumference, and length are tracked during each visit to ensure your baby is growing steadily. Any deviations from expected growth patterns are examined, with feeding practices and medical causes carefully reviewed.

Sensory and Neurological Development

A newborn’s responses to light, sound, and touch offer early signs of neurological and sensory development. Primitive reflexes are checked and monitored to ensure they appear and disappear on the proper timeline. Any unusual findings are followed up with early intervention recommendations.

Parent Education and Emotional Support

Each visit is also a teaching opportunity for parents. You’ll receive guidance on umbilical cord care, hygiene, bathing frequency, room temperature, gas relief techniques, sleep positioning, and swaddling. Emotional well-being, especially for mothers in the postpartum period, is addressed with sensitivity and supportive advice.

When Should You Use This Service?

You should schedule a newborn follow-up if:

  • Your baby is within the first 5–7 days of life
  • You notice yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Feeding is difficult or painful for you or your baby
  • There is significant weight loss (>10%)
  • The umbilical area shows redness, discharge, or foul odor
  • Your baby appears overly quiet or unresponsive to sound and light
  • You want professional guidance on vaccinations or developmental milestones

Why Choose Dr. Ekin Pasinlioğlu?

With academic training from Gazi University and hands-on experience at Cleveland Clinic’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Pasinlioğlu brings both depth and breadth to pediatric care. She has served in high-volume pediatric institutions such as Şişli Hamidiye Etfal and currently practices at Acıbadem Health Group.

What sets her apart is her ability to combine medical precision with warmth and attentiveness. She understands that each baby is unique, and every parent’s needs differ. Her follow-up approach is not one-size-fits-all—it’s personalized, compassionate, and guided by up-to-date medical evidence.