What happens with your newborn in the hospital and at that first doctor's visit after you go home? No really, what happens? Because as an OB/GYN I don’t know. Once mom and baby are separate, the pediatrician takes over! Lol. Today’s guest, Dr. Obidi, is here to fill us in on all of that. He is a board certified pediatrician and the CEO of Newborn Prep Academy, an online newborn preparation course. There is a lot of great advice in this episode for how to get the most out of your visits with your baby’s doctor. I love, love, love his “confident moms mindset” approach and I know you will too! In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: When you should start looking for a pediatrician Which tests are done in the hospital for baby and why What are some of the most common postnatal tests and treatments What some of the intervention options are for treating infant health concerns Why you shouldn’t panic if your baby loses weight in the first few days When you should bring your baby to the pediatrician How pediatricians screen for postpartum depression -- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode204 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift card! --> thecordbloodgroup.com/drnicole Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast * Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off! * Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off! * Start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today! Head to ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy