Pediatric Care at Manatee Health in Florida
The science of pediatrics is committed to outstanding patient care, groundbreaking research and advanced medical education for providers. Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the health of children. This includes dealing with mental, behavioral and physical issues that children may have.
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A pediatrician will perform a newborn baby’s first medical evaluation. A pediatrician will also hope to see the child many more times after birth for inoculations – and to make sure everything is progressing well for the entire family, such as:
- Labor pain management
- Labor and delivery
- Natural childbirth
- Cesarean birth
- High-risk birth
- New baby well check
Common pediatric services at Manatee Health
Infants can have more serious underlying infections that can rapidly progress. If your newborn develops a fever, contact your provider immediately, and discuss steps needed to evaluate and treat your baby:
- Allergy and asthma testing
- Cold and flu
- Constipation and bowel issues
- Developmental disability
- Fevers
- Jaundice
- Sinus infection
- Skin infection
- Stomach bug
In Bradenton, FL, pediatric therapy consists of an Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Department who collaborates with occupational, physical and speech therapists who work with young patients from newborn to 18 years old. Patients in pediatrics may have gross motor, fine motor, speech or language delays. They may also experience sensory integration difficulties or feeding and swallowing problems.
Individual therapy programs are personalized for each child with a strong focus on family education. Our pediatric teams look forward to getting to know you and your family, and we’re committed to making a positive impact in your child's life as they grow, step by step, into thriving young adults.