Pediatricians are specially trained in the medical care and needs of children from birth to the age of 18, and in some clinics, up to the age of 21. This period of time is key in their growth and development and having a doctor who is well-versed in the necessary milestones and early warning signs of any potential issues will ensure their long-term health and wellbeing. Depending on your child’s age and stage in growth, your pediatrician will run a check on their general stats such as weight and height, as well as listen to their lungs and heart. They will also be checking on growth and development markers to see how the child is comparing to important milestones. During a visit with your child, your pediatrician will ask you about any issues or concerns you have with their health, ask you about their eating and sleeping habits, as well as any other information that can give them an indication of their physical, mental, social and emotional development. Your pediatrician will also make sure that your child is up to date on all vaccinations and can administer any that they may be missing at that time.

Suburban Healthcare Associates is a facility that sees child patients with a medical condition that requires treatment, regardless of them having been to our facility for medical care previously. And yes we are accepting new patients in our clinic in Plainfield IL.

The stomach houses many important organs that are vital to the proper workings of the body’s internal systems. Whether you are visiting the doctor for a regular checkup or to get your child looked at for a specific medical concern, the pediatrician may push on different areas of the stomach while your child lies on the exam table. When the pediatrician pushes on the stomach, they are checking for irregularities or abnormalities with the organs that live between the chest and the hips. As it is impossible to see through the skin, this gives the doctor a quick and easy way to check on the size of the organs, find out if anything is hurting, and can give an indication of any issues. Based on this portion of the exam, the pediatrician may be able to make a diagnosis or may suggest further testing to really see what is going on, such as an x-ray or ultrasound, if they feel it is necessary.

Having a newborn baby can be an overwhelming experience, particularly for first-time parents. Babies bring a lot of change to your life and new parents can feel like they are drowning with all of the information to know about their new baby, particularly from friends and family. Your pediatrician is your primary point of contact for any questions you have about your baby and they will answer any and all of your questions. The most important questions you should ask will be about your baby’s feeding schedule, sleep schedule, and general wellbeing. Working with your pediatrician, you can determine the best schedule for feeding, knowing what is and isn’t normal in terms of frequency and quantity of feedings, if they need any vitamin supplements and any other information to ensure they are well-nourished. Questions about sleep are also normal – how much sleep, where they should sleep, what they should wear, and what sleep position is best. In terms of your baby’s overall wellbeing, ask your doctor about vaccinations, symptoms to watch for, considerations for taking your baby out in public to keep them healthy, how to calm them, and any other questions you might have about your baby’s health. Your doctor can provide you with the information you need or guide you to online resources for the information you are looking for to ensure you have the most medically accurate information. For more information, visit Suburban Healthcare Associates. You can call us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Plainfield IL, Romeoville IL, Bolingbrook IL, Naperville IL, Wolfs IL, Oswego IL, Lockport IL, Shorewood IL, and nearby areas.