Newborn Care

Rest easy knowing your baby is safe and cared for at UW Medicine.

Newborn Care

Rest easy knowing your baby is safe and cared for at UW Medicine.

Specialized care for you and your newborn

Welcoming a new baby is a memorable time for you and your family. The dedicated team at UW Medicine ensures you have the best possible pregnancy and delivery experience. You can also count on us to provide specialized attention and expert support for your newborn.

During your stay at our birth center, our pediatric team will provide care for your newborn and answer any questions you may have. Should your baby need a higher level of care, our neonatologists are also here to support your newborn.

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Nurturing first hour

Our team is committed to respecting your baby’s first hour after birth. We encourage immediate skin-to-skin contact and create a safe space for uninterrupted bonding with your baby.

Thoughtful care

Your baby’s overall health is our priority. We will review the basics of newborn care with you and conduct a series of screenings to evaluate your baby’s overall health. We also provide your baby with essential medications and vaccines.

Breastfeeding support

Our birth centers have lactation specialists and nurses who are trained to provide support for you and help provide nutritional care for your baby. Learn more

Care beyond the hospital

Choosing a pediatrician or family care provider is very important, and you must select one before you arrive for labor. Your baby will visit their provider for their first checkup shortly after they are born. Our team will share a complete record of your child’s birth and hospital stay with your new pediatric provider to ensure a smooth transition of care beyond the hospital. 

To find the right provider for your baby, think about what matters most. Consider these factors:

  • Appointment times offered (including evening and weekend options) 
  • Office location 
  • Lactation services 

You can also ask for recommendations from your pregnancy care team, primary care physician or other new parents you trust. If you stay with UW Medicine, we have multiple options for you. 

Learn more about pediatric care at UW Medicine »

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Pediatric care in Seattle’s University District
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Pediatric care in Seattle’s University District

The Pediatric Care Center at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt provides comprehensive primary and specialty care for babies, children and young people to age 21. We also have experts in adoption medicine.

Pediatric care in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood
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Pediatric care in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood

The Pediatric Clinic at Harborview offers a wide range of services including primary care, developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, confidential teen services and mental health services.

Pediatric care in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood
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Pediatric care in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood

UW Medicine Primary Care at Fremont provides care for the entire family. We offer evening and same-day appointments.

Pediatric care in Kent-Des Moines
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Pediatric care in Kent-Des Moines

On Pacific Highway South, and not far from I-5, UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments.

Pediatric care in Kirkland
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Pediatric care in Kirkland

Three blocks from the Kirkland Transit Center, UW Medicine Primary Care at Kirkland provides care for the entire family. We offer evening and same-day appointments.

Pediatric care in Shoreline
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Pediatric care in Shoreline

Located on Highway 99 in Aurora Village Mall, UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments.

Pediatric care in Woodinville
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Pediatric care in Woodinville

Located in the Woodinville Towne Center, UW Medicine Primary Care at Woodinville offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments.