What do you do with a one-month checkup? What to bring and things to be aware of

The first health check for many babies is a one-month check-up.
Be sure to check what kind of tests you will be doing, what to be careful about when visiting the clinic, and what to bring.

What is a one-month checkup?

This is a health check that a one-month-old baby undergoes.
Postnatal health checks are often performed at the same time to check the mother's physical and mental state, and it is common to visit the medical institution where she gave birth to a baby.

A baby's health checkup is called an "infant health checkup" and is sometimes abbreviated as an infant health checkup or infant health checkup. Health checkups for ages 1.5 and 3 are required by law, so each city, town, or village is offered free of charge. In addition, most local governments also offer health checkups for children 3 to 5 months old and 9 to 12 months old, and these can also be visited for free. Most of the cases are group health checkups at public facilities such as health centers.

Except for health checkups organized by local governments, the patient will pay the fees at the medical institution's counter. As this is an uninsured medical treatment, you will be charged for self-financed costs, and one-month child health checkups are generally around several thousand to 10,000 yen.

Although it is not very large, about 30% of the total, some local governments do one-month checkups. The individual health checkups you receive at a medical institution and the test contents are the same as those you receive on an individual. The difference is that a ticket will be mailed to you from the city or town, and you can receive it for free if you bring it with you.
Some local governments have systems to subsidize costs, so be sure to check which city, town, or village you live in.

What do you do for a one-month checkup?

It checks the baby's body development, nutritional status, motor function, and other factors, as well as for any abnormalities in the body.

The test contents vary slightly depending on the medical institution, but it is common to check the skin, joints, organs, eyes, etc. in addition to physical measurements such as height, weight, head circumference, and chest circumference, as well as checking the skin, joints, organs, and eyes to check whether there is no strabismus or jaundice.
In the motor function test, we check whether there are primitive reflexes such as squeezing and twitching when touching your hand or responding to loud sounds.

In addition, giving children a vitamin K2 syrup to supplement vitamin K that cannot be supplemented with breast milk or milk is also part of a one-month health checkup. A lack of vitamin K makes it easier to bleeding, so administer it as a precaution.

Are there any checkups for mom?

During one-month health checkups, mothers often also perform postnatal health checkups at the same time.
Pregnancy and childbirth put a huge strain on a mother's body. The purpose is to check your physical recovery situation and to take care of your mental health, such as whether you are worried or stressed when raising your child just started.

During the health checkup, you will measure your weight and blood pressure, perform a urine test, and check the recovery status of the uterus and episiotomy wounds and the condition of the anorexia.
In addition, during the medical interview, we will also check your mental state.

The baby-centered lifestyle begins, and before the fatigue from childbirth has subsided, the lack of sleep is also added, and physical and mental fatigue is starting to accumulate. Many moms tend to feel depressed.
If you are feeling anxious or stressed, talk to your doctor or midwife for advice.

What do you want to bring with you?

To receive a health check, you will need a mother and child health handbook, health insurance card, infant medical certificate (infant and young children's medical fees certificate), medical card, health check fees, and more.
If you are having a health checkup organized by a local government, your city or town will be mailed to you, so don't forget to bring it with you. If you have received your medical questionnaire in advance, you can make it easier to come to the clinic by filling it out beforehand.
Also, making notes on breastfeeding, poop frequency, and sleep cycles can be useful when interviewing. Bring your child care notes with you.

You may need to breastfeed or change your diaper, so make sure to prepare changes and gauze in case your clothes get dirty or your clothes.

As there is a lot of luggage, if you are walking a long distance, it is a good idea to use a stroller. However, please be careful as it may be not permitted to bring a stroller in small hospitals.
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Also, although hip seats are often used when they grow older, they can be used to assist you in holding them before you sit on your neck, making it a useful item to have. However, the ages that can be used vary depending on the manufacturer, so be sure to check in advance.

What should you be careful about when visiting a doctor?

Newborns up to the age of 28 should avoid going out. Therefore, many babies will be out for the first time after a one-month checkup.

Babies have thin and weak skin, and their temperature control functions are immature, so they are highly affected by UV rays and outside temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible, and wear clothes that suit the temperature, taking into consideration cold weather and heat prevention.
Because the immune system is weak, it is safe to avoid crowds and public transport as a measure against infectious diseases. We recommend that you use your own car or taxi as much as possible.

You can wear the same underwear and baby clothes as you normally would. When doing body measurements, you only need to wear diapers, so clothes that are easy to put on and take off will be smoother. The interior can be hot or cold due to the influence of the air conditioning, so it may be a good idea to wear adjustable clothing and prepare swaddlings and bath towels.

Also, if your mother's postpartum health checkup is also conducted at the same time, be careful about what she wears. There are internal examinations and breast checks, so we recommend nursing clothes, front-opening tops and skirts.

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