Newborn Baby Doctor in Indore: Caring for Your Baby's First Month
Care for your newborn in the first 28 days: feeding, sleep, cord care, jaundice, newborn screening, vaccines and the warning signs that need a doctor quickly.
The first 28 days of life, the newborn or neonatal period, are a time of rapid change. Most babies adapt well with good feeding, warmth and love, but this is also when serious problems are most likely to appear. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, every baby is examined by a pediatrician after birth, and parents receive clear guidance and follow-up during the first month.
Care Right After Birth
- Immediate drying, warmth and skin-to-skin contact with the mother
- Delayed cord clamping for healthy babies
- Breastfeeding within the first hour
- Vitamin K injection to prevent bleeding
- Birth-dose vaccines (BCG, oral polio and hepatitis B) as per the national schedule
- Full newborn examination by a pediatrician
Babies who need extra help are cared for in our Level 3 NICU.
Newborn Screening
Screening checks help detect conditions early, when treatment is most effective:
- Hearing screening
- Congenital hypothyroidism and other metabolic disorders through a heel-prick blood test
- Pulse oximetry for critical heart disease
- Hip and eye examination
Feeding Your Newborn
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended by WHO. Newborns feed 8–12 times in 24 hours. Signs that your baby is getting enough include at least six wet nappies a day after the first week, regular stools and steady weight gain. Our breastfeeding support team helps with latching and supply.
Everyday Newborn Care
- Cord care: keep the stump clean and dry; it usually falls off in 1–2 weeks
- Bathing: sponge baths until the cord falls off
- Sleep: always place your baby on their back to sleep, on a firm flat surface
- Warmth: dress your baby in one more layer than you wear
- Jaundice: yellow skin is common in the first week; tell us if it spreads to the legs, appears in the first 24 hours or lasts beyond two weeks
Danger Signs: Seek Help Immediately
- Not feeding well or too sleepy to feed
- Fast or difficult breathing, grunting or chest in-drawing
- Fever (38°C or more) or feeling cold
- Fits or abnormal movements
- Yellow palms and soles, or jaundice in the first day
- Redness or pus around the cord
- Very few wet nappies
Call our 24x7 emergency line +91 92034 01945 or come to the child emergency.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Children's department headed by a Harvard MPH paediatrician with a preventive, whole-child approach.
- Level 3 NICU and 24x7 paediatric emergency cover on the same campus as the maternity unit.
- Unhurried OPD consultations, growth and development tracking, and vaccination as per the IAP schedule.
- 24x7 pharmacy and in-house laboratory, so tests and medicines are available without running around.
Related Services
- NICU Hospital in Indore
- Painless Vaccination in Indore
- Breastfeeding Support in Indore
- Postnatal Care in Indore
- Pediatrician in Indore
Medical References
- WHO - Newborn mortality fact sheet
- WHO - Breastfeeding
- NHS - Newborn jaundice
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually within 2–3 days after discharge, then at the 6-week vaccination visit, or earlier if advised.
Mild jaundice is common in the first week. It needs checking if it appears in the first 24 hours, becomes deep or lasts more than two weeks.
Look for six or more wet nappies a day after the first week, regular stools, contentment after feeds and steady weight gain.
No. Breast milk provides all the water a baby needs for the first six months.
Short outings are fine, avoiding crowds and sick contacts in the early weeks.
BCG, oral polio (zero dose) and hepatitis B, as per the national schedule.
Dr. Michelle Shah Jain is a Consultant Pediatrician and Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine Specialist heading the Child Care vertical at Asian Navkar Hospital. Holding an MD in Pediatrics alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard University and advanced board certifications from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (UK), she follows a whole-child approach to care. Trained at Boston Children’s Hospital (USA), Dr. Michelle specializes in root-cause management of pediatric health, customized child nutrition, developmental milestones, and metabolic wellness. A two-time TEDx speaker, her evidence-based preventive clinic supports families with preventive child health.
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