Frequently Asked Questions

If you experience that your pregnancy is at high risk and a higher chance that the infant will be born prematurely. Further, if you experience that the foetus is diagnosed with congenital disorders or has injury during the delivery, then you must visit a neonatologist. Consider seeing a paediatrician within the 48 to 72 hours of the delivery and in the first few weeks for routine check-ups. 

Parents must carry complete medical records of the child’s health, past illnesses, medications, immunisation and previous surgical reports. Further, it is also vital to carry insurance documents, a list of current medications, and reports related to genetic disorders are important to carry while seeing medical specialists. 

Paediatricians at Aster Prime Hospital are experts in treating colds and coughs, fevers, diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, stomachaches, nausea, vomiting, skin allergies, food poisoning, developmental and genetic disorders, lice and ear problems, asthma, and neurodegenerative disease. Similarly, neonatologists treat conditions, including prematurity or underdeveloped organs, low birth weight, birth disorders, breathing problems, heart conditions, brain conditions, low blood sugar, birth injuries, and jaundice.

Yes, Aster Prime Hospital provides complete care to ensure the child receives top-notch healthcare assistance. Medical experts educate parents on managing common side effects like nausea, fatigue, and pain. They further adjust medications and dosages or often change treatment plans, considering the infant's health. This is followed by transferring to paediatric specialists for better treatments.

Parents must know if they require a consultation/ appointment with paediatricians or neonatologists before delivery. Further, they must know the vaccination schedule these experts provide and the complete process of treating the newborn. Also, they must know their availability during emergency cases to ensure the baby’s effective treatment.

The treatment plans for paediatricians and neonatologists in Hyderabad differ. Paediatricians examine the child’s mental, physical, and behavioural development. Neonatologists’ tasks are to decide on a treatment plan by treating a pregnant lady if the health condition is diagnosed before childbirth. They collaborate with paediatricians and provide sound follow-up care to the baby.

Medical specialists with expertise in paediatrics treat children and young adults and address diseases from sore throats and ear infections to broken bones. On the other hand, neonatologists treat infants and newborns until they turn one year old. This includes treating premature births and diseases.