Every year tells a story. My Whole Child Pediatrics makes sure it’s a healthy one

Annual well visits are one of the most important investments you can make in your child’s health. At My Whole Child Pediatrics, we are partners in every milestone. We provide comprehensive care for children that includes supporting their physical, emotional, and developmental health at every stage. 

Yearly checkups focus on teaching about prevention of disease, normal development, and overall wellness, rather than treating illness. They play a vital role in caring for children with chronic conditions by providing ongoing monitoring, timely adjustments to treatment plans, and coordination with specialists. These visits allow pediatric providers to track growth, development, and disease control, address medication safety and adherence, and screen for related physical, emotional, or behavioral concerns. 

“Preventive care visits are important at all ages and each age has a different nuance that the parent has to learn to manage and help optimize that age for their child.”

At MWC, every child thrives and every family belongs. By focusing on proactive, whole-child care, well visits  at MWC help prevent complications, reduce urgent care needs, and support children in achieving their best possible health. For families, well visits are also important for school and sports requirements.

Our Providers perform a complete head-to-toe physical exam assessing heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, posture, and overall physical health. Here’s what to expect at a MWC well visit:

●    Keeping Vaccinations Up to Date: Our clinical team will review immunization schedules, discuss concerns about vaccines and their side effects prior to the administration of the recommended vaccines.
●    Monitoring Growth and Development: Our team will track your child’s height, weight, and growth patterns, monitor developmental milestones and assess physical, emotional, and behavioral development to identify any gaps and interventions needed to optimize the child’s full potential. 
●    Age-appropriate Preventative screenings, such as vision and hearing checks, lead and other blood tests will be performed  as necessary with a review of the results with you.
●    Mental & Emotional Health screenings: At MWC we provide a safe space to discuss anxiety or stress, school and social challenges and disruption in sleep habits and routines. Your child will be asked to complete mental health screening forms that will be reviewed by their provider.
●    Guidance for Parents at Every Stage: Our clinical team provides guidance on nutrition and healthy habits and sleep routines. Our providers are just a phone call away to address concerns about your child and we also offer telehealth appointments and after-hours care. 
●    Pediatric newborn care: For newborns and infants, well child checkups are more frequent to assess overall health, growth, feeding, weight gain, and developmental milestones. Our pediatricians will also advice new moms on breastfeeding, nutrition, and common concerns like jaundice.

If you are looking for care guided by science and grounded in love, call us at (732) 398-0900 schedule your child’s annual well visit TODAY!