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One-Month Checkup: Where To Go

Try to find a doctor you like and trust. It helps if your baby sees the
same doctor or nurse every time. That makes it easier to keep track of
your baby’s needs.
If you don’t know where to take your baby for care, call your local
health department. The phone number is in the “government” listings
of the phone book. You can also ask a local hospital.
Ask a close friend or relative who has children whom she takes her
children to for health care. Ask if she really likes her children’s doctor
and if the doctor is good at taking time to explain things and answer
questions.
If you are eligible for Medicaid, your baby can get free checkups. You
can call your local social welfare, health or family services office to see
if you qualify for Medicaid services.

If you don’t have health insurance for your baby, you can learn about
resources in your state by calling the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services’ Insure Kids Now program at 1-877-KIDSNOW. You
can also visit their Web site at www.insurekidsnow.gov for more
information about free or low-cost health insurance for children. Many
public libraries offer free access to the Internet and provide help for
first-time users.
One way to notice changes in your baby’s health is to keep a record.
You can keep a health notebook. Write down your baby’s length and
weight as he grows. Write down things like your baby’s schedule for
shots and checkups. Write down dates of illnesses, and describe the
symptoms. Ask for a copy of your child’s shot record. You will need to
have this shot record when your child starts day care, Head Start or
school.

Label: Your One Month Old

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