Question
What health checks should a baby undergo after the first month? What are the common check-up programs?
Answer
After a baby reaches one month old, height and weight should be measured, and the development of various aspects such as the head, neck, chest, eyes, ears, abdomen, and limbs should be observed for normalcy. Additionally, congenital hypothyroidism, G-6-PD deficiency, phenylketonuria, homocystinuria, and galactosemia should be checked for genetic diseases. Typically, a 4D ultrasound is not performed at this stage; it is a check-up done during pregnancy.