6 week baby & postnatal check
The ‘six-week check’ is part of the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) programme. Along with the newborn examination, it is an essential part of the ‘Healthy Child Programme‘, the Department of Health guideline for promotion of child health. An examination of the infant should take place between 6 to 8 weeks. As well as checking your baby we want to check in with you to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly. Please bring your red book to your appointment.
If you have had twins/triplets please complete a form for EACH baby.
We recommend you click here for more information about what happens at your 6 week check: What happens at your 6 week check?
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