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When to Call the Doctor: Newborn Health Concerns to Watch For

Bringing your newborn home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience. While most babies are perfectly healthy, it’s crucial to recognize when something might be wrong. Trust your instincts, but also know the specific signs that warrant a call to your pediatrician. Fever You don’t need to check your baby’s temperature constantly if they seem well, says Dr. Janelle Aby, Medical Director of the Well Baby Nursery at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. However, if your baby feels unusually warm or