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Best Pediatrician Doctors for General Paediatrics in Pune, Maharashtra

Consult verified Pediatrician (Child Specialist)s in Pune for General Paediatrics. Consultation fees from a few hundred rupees upward.

Newborn care encompasses intensive clinical surveillance, developmental assessments, and preventative pediatric oversight during the critical first 28 days of life (the neonatal period). In Pune, board-certified pediatricians and neonatologists provide expert well-baby checkups to assess neonatal transition, primitive reflexes (Moro, rooting, suckling, palmar grasp), head circumference, fontanelle tension, cardiac sounds, lung aeration, abdominal tone, and umbilical cord stump healing.

During early newborn evaluations, pediatricians closely monitor neonatal weight loss and recovery trajectories—ensuring infants regain their physiological birth weight within 10 to 14 days of life. They perform vital screenings including pulse oximetry for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD), neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) assessments, newborn metabolic screening for congenital hypothyroidism and G6PD deficiency, and otoacoustic emission (OAE) hearing tests.

Initial newborn clinic visits in Pune on NectarPlus Health typically range from a few hundred rupees upward. Pediatricians also provide empathetic, evidence-based guidance on exclusive breastfeeding techniques, burping, safe sleep practices (reducing SIDS risks), umbilical cord hygiene, sponge bathing, and identifying clinical red flags requiring urgent care.

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    Dr. Vishal Wadekar

    Verified

    Pediatrician

    DCH

    13 Yrs Exp.

    ₹500

    Pune

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a newborn visit a pediatrician in the first month?

A newborn should ideally be examined by a pediatrician within 48 to 72 hours after hospital discharge, followed by visits at 2 weeks (for birth weight recovery check) and at 6 weeks (for the primary 6-week immunization and growth assessment).

How much weight loss is normal for a newborn baby?

It is entirely normal for term newborns to lose 7% to 10% of their birth weight in the first 3 to 5 days of life due to fluid excretion. Healthy infants typically regain their initial birth weight by day 10 to 14 with adequate feeding.

How should parents care for the umbilical cord stump at home?

Keep the umbilical cord stump dry and clean (dry cord care). Fold the diaper below the stump to prevent urine contamination and friction. Avoid applying oils, powders, or antiseptics unless specifically advised, and allow it to separate naturally within 7 to 14 days.

What are danger signs in a newborn requiring immediate medical attention?

Seek immediate pediatric emergency care if your baby exhibits poor feeding or refusal to suckle, extreme lethargy or difficulty waking, axillary temperature above 100.4°F (38°C) or below 97.7°F (36.5°C), rapid breathing (>60 breaths/min) with chest retractions, jaundice spreading to the abdomen/legs, or persistent vomiting.

How much do newborn well-baby checkups cost in Pune?

Consultation fees for certified pediatricians in Pune on NectarPlus Health range from a few hundred rupees upward. Specialized neonatal screenings (metabolic blood panel, transcutaneous bilirubin, hearing tests) carry separate laboratory charges.

Can I consult a pediatrician online for newborn feeding and sleep questions?

Yes. NectarPlus Health offers convenient video consultations with verified pediatric specialists in Pune for feeding issues, sleep routines, diaper rash guidance, and non-emergency neonatal concerns from the comfort of home.

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