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Newborn care in Calabasas

Newborn Care & Lactation Support in Calabasas

Individualized, unhurried care for your baby’s first weeks — with expert lactation support and reassuring guidance for new parents, at our office or in your home.

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At-home newborn visitsCertified lactation support24/7 direct doctor access
Pediatrician cradling a newborn during a newborn care visit at Calabasas Pediatrics
Calabasas PediatricsWELLNESS CENTER

Dedicated support for your baby’s first weeks

The early weeks after birth are a profound transition — and the most important time to set healthy growth on track while supporting exhausted new parents.

Rather than quick checkups in a busy clinic, we offer extended visits to evaluate every aspect of your infant’s transition home: weight-gain patterns, jaundice, umbilical cord care, feeding, and sleep. Our team is led by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) author Dr. Tanya Altmann, Editor-in-Chief of the AAP’s Caring for Your Newborn and Young Child. Whether you’re a first-time parent or welcoming another child, we guide you every step of the way.

Lactation support

Professional in-home and office lactation consultations

Breastfeeding is natural, but it often presents early challenges that skilled guidance can transform. Our newborn care specialist and certified lactation educator, Polly Gannon, works alongside our pediatricians to deliver complete feeding assessments.

Pre- and post-feed weight checks

Precise digital scales measure exact milk transfer during a nursing session — clear data that offers reassurance and removes the guesswork about supply.

Oral anatomy & latch evaluation

We examine your infant’s mouth and jaw for efficient sucking, identify tongue- or lip-tie, and coordinate with specialists if needed.

Pain-free positioning

We demonstrate comfortable holds — cross-cradle, football, side-lying — for a deep, efficient latch that keeps both of you comfortable.

Pumping, bottles & formula

We support every feeding choice without judgment, with custom schedules and guidance on equipment, milk storage, and formula selection.

What to expect

Your newborn visit schedule

First visit (days 3–5)

Conducted shortly after discharge — we evaluate weight retention, check for jaundice, assess feeding, and review your recovery.

Two-week check

Most infants regain birth weight by now. We perform a physical exam, review reflexes and feeding, and guide emerging sleep rhythms.

One-month milestone

We track growth on standardized charts, assess early vision and hearing responses, review tummy-time, and give scheduled immunizations.

Why Calabasas Pediatrics

The concierge advantage for newborns

Comforting home visitsTo protect your newborn’s immune system and spare exhausted parents a clinic trip, we offer initial newborn visits in your home.
24/7 direct physician accessText, call, or video your dedicated pediatrician day or night whenever an unexpected question arises.
Integrated sleep & soothing careNewborn wellness goes beyond feeding — we guide gentle sleep foundations, soothing techniques, and nursery safety.
Unhurried consultationsOur appointments last as long as needed to address every detail of your baby’s health, feeding, and growth.
Polly Gannon, newborn care and lactation specialist at Calabasas Pediatrics
Polly Gannon, ANCS, CLE, CCE
Newborn Care Specialist & Certified Lactation Educator

Known to local families as “the baby whisperer,” Polly partners with our physicians to deliver expert newborn feeding and care support to new parents.

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Preparing for your newborn consultation

Keep a quick logJot down feeding times, nursing durations, bottle amounts, and diaper counts over the 24 hours before your visit.
Time the feedingFor lactation visits, try to schedule feedings so your baby is hungry right around the start of the appointment.
Write down questionsNote any non-urgent questions about newborn behavior, skin care, bathing, or sleep so we can cover them together, unhurried.
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FAQ

Newborn & lactation FAQs

Do you really come to our home for newborn visits?
Yes. We offer initial newborn visits in the comfort of your home to protect your baby’s developing immune system and spare new parents a trip to the office during those first tender weeks.
Who provides the lactation support?
Our newborn care specialist and certified lactation educator, Polly Gannon (ANCS, CLE, CCE) — known locally as “the baby whisperer” — works in partnership with our pediatricians on complete feeding assessments.
What if breastfeeding isn’t going well?
That’s exactly what we’re here for. We evaluate latch, positioning, milk transfer, and oral anatomy (including tongue-tie), and build a plan that works — whether that’s nursing, pumping, formula, or a combination.
How soon after birth should we be seen?
We typically see newborns 3–5 days after discharge to check weight, jaundice, and feeding, then again around two weeks and one month — with 24/7 access in between.
Do you support pumping and formula feeding too?
Completely, and without judgment. If your goal includes pumping, returning to work, or supplementing with formula, we’ll build a schedule and advise on equipment, milk storage, and formula choices.
Is newborn care covered by our membership?
Yes — newborn visits, lactation consultations, and 24/7 physician access are part of your membership. Send-out labs and immunizations may be billable to insurance, and we’ll help you submit.

Welcome your newborn with expert support

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