When you're new to parenthood, you're often hyper aware of your baby's health. How she's growing, feeding, pooing - and the six-week check up is where most of us get the reassurance that everything is going okay.
There is also the six-week check up for mums, and Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko says that's a great time to look at all aspects of health (not just your physical recovery from labour).

<div>When you're new to parenthood, you're often hyper aware of your baby's health. How she's growing, feeding, pooing - and the six-week check up is where most of us get the reassurance that everything is going okay.</div><div><br></div><div>There is also the six-week check up for mums, and <a href="https://www.drelysia.com.au/" target="_blank">Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko</a> says that's a great time to look at all aspects of health (not just your physical recovery from labour).</div>

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