When will my newborn have his first physical examination after we leave the hospital? What will happen at that first check-up?

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Normally after discharge from hospital (assume that you had a normal vaginal delivery) at Day 3, you are required to bring baby to PD/polyclinic during Day 5/6 to check on jaundice level as this will be the peak period a newborn will develop jaundice. Doctor will check your baby's heart beat to listen if there is any murmur sound, check blood test for jaundice, ask some questions e.g. frequency of feedings and diaper change.

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