Brand‑New Baby, Brand‑New Questions

Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health · Jun 18, 2026 · 18m · transcript

Those first days with a newborn are a blur of feedings, diapers and wondering whether every tiny sound is normal. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, we tap into guidance shared by Novant Health pediatrician Dr. Soren Johnson who describes for parents what’s happening at that very first pediatric appointment.

From checking weight, reflexes and jaundice to talking through feeding patterns, safe sleep, and what’s actually worth worrying about, we break down what your baby’s doctor is looking for — and why these early visits matter so much. It’s a reassuring, practical conversation designed…