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What checks are done at a newborn's 6 week visit? can these checks be done by a midwife or a paedritrician?

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Hard to speculate: In the USA (where most of us are based), midwives have nothing to do with infants after birth, ever. Family physicians, pediatricians, certified nurse practitioners & physicians assistants all may perform the evaluation. It includes verification of growth parameters, an exam, discussion of activities/feeding and immunizations. Your country may have some differences.

Answered 2/7/2019

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