Quick answerFor a newborn baby doctor near Indiranagar, Domlur or Kodihalli, Dr. Naveen R.B is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist who started the Neonatology department at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield. At Little Krishna Speciality Clinic he sees babies for the first check-up after discharge, weight and jaundice follow-up, feeding concerns, vaccinations and follow-up of preterm and NICU babies.
When should my newborn have the first check-up?
Most babies should be seen within 2–3 days of going home from the hospital, or on the date advised in the discharge summary. Babies who went home early, were born early, have jaundice or are not feeding well may need to be seen sooner.
What the doctor checks
- Weight, feeding (breastfeeding or formula) and wet/dirty nappies
- Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
- Umbilical cord, skin, eyes, heart, breathing, hips and reflexes
- Newborn screening and hearing test results
- Vaccines due at birth and the plan for the 6-week vaccines
- Your questions on sleep, bathing, crying and colic
Preterm, low-birth-weight and NICU follow-up
Dr. Naveen R.B has special experience with extremely preterm and low-birth-weight babies. After the NICU, follow-up usually covers:
- Growth tracked on charts using corrected age
- Nutrition and feeding plans
- Reminders for eye (ROP) and hearing checks where needed
- Development and milestone reviews
- Vaccinations, which preterm babies usually receive by their actual age from birth
Bring the NICU discharge summary and any reports to the first visit.
Take your baby to the nearest emergency department if they
- Have a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or more and are under 3 months old, or feel unusually cold
- Breathe fast, grunt, or have blue or grey lips
- Are very sleepy, floppy or hard to wake, or are not feeding
- Have jaundice in the first 24 hours, or yellow colour spreading to the legs, palms or soles
- Have a seizure, green vomit, or far fewer wet nappies than usual
Book a newborn visit
Choose Clinic visit and Newborn & Post-NICU Checkup in the booking form. For feeding or sleep questions between visits, a video call can help.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a newborn specialist near Indiranagar?
Yes. Dr. Naveen R.B, Pediatrician & Neonatologist, sees newborns at Little Krishna Speciality Clinic, 80 ft Road, Kodihalli, opposite ISRO, Indiranagar, near Domlur.
When should I take my newborn for the first check-up?
Usually within 2–3 days of going home from the hospital, or on the date in the discharge summary. Earlier if your baby has jaundice, is not feeding well or was born early.
Do you see babies after NICU discharge?
Yes. Dr. Naveen R.B has cared for extremely preterm and low-birth-weight babies and offers post-NICU follow-up of growth, nutrition, development and vaccinations.
Is newborn jaundice serious?
Mild jaundice is common in the first week and often settles. It needs prompt review if it appears in the first 24 hours, spreads to the legs, palms or soles, or the baby is very sleepy or not feeding well.
What is a neonatologist?
A neonatologist is a pediatrician with extra training in caring for newborns, especially premature and sick babies. Dr. Naveen R.B has a Fellowship in Neonatology.