Welcome to the follow-up.

I'm Dr. Mona, your online pediatrician and mom friend.

This is where we revisit an old favorite episode in less time than it takes your newborn

to go from a peaceful nap to a full-on cry.

I may be done having babies myself, but one of the coolest parts of being a pediatrician

is that I still get to see babies,

talk about babies, and guide parents through those early weeks and months, and honestly, it just never gets old. Those first days home can feel overwhelming. You're tired, emotional,

and trying to decode every little sound and movement. In this episode, I share the guidance I give

families every day,

how to notice your baby's cues, simple ways to connect and engage, what to do about visitors,

setting the stage for sleep, and when it's time to call your pediatrician. This episode is a nice feeler, a gentle starting point if you're in the thick of newborn life. And if you want more,

remember, I've got free resources on the podcast, my website

and YouTube. Plus, if you're looking for a deeper dive, I created my paid course, the new mom

survival guide, which walks you through all things first year. Be sure to download this episode

because that's what helps the show the most. Subscribe to the podcast. And if this episode resonates,

share it on social media and tag at the Peds Doc Talk podcast so I know that you're listening.

Let's get into it.

So initially, when you leave the hospital, the nurse will say, okay, wake up your baby every

three hours to feed.

And that is good advice.

When you go to your pediatrician,

they'll also give you advice on that. Typically how it goes is that if the baby is gaining weight and has

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