8781 N. Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64155 US

Are You Expecting?

Congratulations!

Starting a family or welcoming another child into your family is a wonderful experience and truly a gift. Along with the beauty and joy of pregnancy, delivery, and then coming home, there are bound to be times when you have questions about how to care for your baby and family.


We are here for you and your family.


We are excited and honored that you are considering us for your child’s care. It is always special for us to be invited by new parents to join in the care of a family member. The continuity of care and the amazement of watching a baby grow and develop into a wonderful child is one of the primary reasons that we all feel privileged to work in pediatrics.


Prenatal Visits


Choosing the right doctor for your new baby is a very important and personal decision, and we encourage you to schedule a complimentary visit with our doctors and our lactation specialists. Adoptive expecting parents are also very much welcomed. This allows you to become acquainted with us and our office. Many of our expecting parents were patients themselves in their earlier days. During your visit we can answer your questions regarding scheduling, hours, newborn care, immunizations, circumcisions, breast feeding, and any other questions you may have.

A parent is holding a newborn baby in a blanket and hat

Upon Arrival

When you go to the hospital, simply tell your obstetrician or the hospital staff that your pediatric care will be provided by Pediatric Care North. Our physicians will visit you and your newborn daily while you are in the hospital if you deliver at one of our affiliated hospitals. The next step is to schedule a follow-up office appointment within a few days after discharge from the hospital.


We recommend that our nursing mothers schedule a follow-up appointment with our lactation consultants within 24 to 48 hours. This enables us to monitor for jaundice, proper weight gain and mother’s milk supply. These are the guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

If You Deliver At Another Hospital

It is important to your baby’s health to have a pediatric evaluation within 48 hours after hospital discharge to prevent such possibilities as jaundice or too much weight loss. Please call to schedule an office visit with one our physicians within 48 hours.

  • Any paperwork from the hospital, including hearing screen results and immunization records.
  • Any available insurance information (often only the parent’s insurance is available at the first visit).
  • Plenty of diapers and an extra set of clothes.
  • Completed new patient registration prior to the visit to help make the appointment as smooth as possible (this is sent to you via text and email).

What To Bring

Share by: