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PAMF Newborn and Baby Care

Little miracles deserve miraculous care. From your baby’s first breath to their first tooth, word or step, the pediatricians, pediatric specialists and family medicine doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation are there to support you.

Learn how we help keep kids safe at our care centers.

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Featured Services

  • Checkups and Screening Tests
  • Circumcision
  • Jaundice Treatment
  • Lactation Support Services
  • Post-Delivery Care
  • Vaccinations

Birth and Lactation Classes

Learn how to care for your newborn.

Parent Education Videos

PAMF Pediatricians offer advice and suggestions on common children’s health topics from birth through late adolescence.

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Care Built for Babies

Finding a Primary Care Doctor to Care for Your Baby

A lifelong adventure starts when you bring your baby home. Before your journey begins, you’ll need a pediatrician to provide primary care to your new addition.

Your baby’s doctor will see your baby regularly throughout the first year for well-baby exams, where growth and development are tracked. Pediatricians also provide important preventive care, such as vaccinations. They may also take care of some procedures, such as circumcision in boys. Most importantly, your infant’s primary care doctor will be there in case of accidents or illnesses during the first year.

Choosing your new child’s pediatrician is an important decision. At PAMF, our Newborn Navigation Program is here to help you, every step of the way.

The Newborn Navigation Program is a free service offering:

  • A personalized and welcoming experience.
  • Families can select a preferred doctor for their baby before delivery.

  • One number where you can reach pediatric or family medicine doctor recommendations, registering your newborn as a new patient at PAMF, appointment scheduling for the first newborn visit, or referrals to programs such as lactation support and baby classes.

  • Accessibility seven days a week, 365 days a year by phone or email. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Holidays, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

We encourage all expectant parents to call the Newborn Navigator at (888) 280-9300 or complete the Primary Care Doctor Referral Form below to begin the process of selecting your baby’s doctor.

This form should be for non-urgent matters only. The usual response time is between three to five business days. Please review your information carefully before pushing submit.

Primary Care Doctor Referral Form *

* Newborns only

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Newborn Care

Thanks to advanced prenatal testing services, doctors are often aware of potential newborn problems ahead of birth, but babies can be surprising. More than 30,000 babies are delivered at hospitals in the Sutter Health network every year. We know to expect the unexpected.

We offer routine newborn care including genetic abnormalities testing, a hearing screening, a comprehensive newborn physical exam and several recommended preventive services that help keep your baby healthy.

New mothers are supported with special services, notably our lactation services. Because of this, nearly 90 percent of mothers leave Sutter breastfeeding their babies, as measured by the California Department of Public Health. Our Fremont and Los Gatos clinics offer a "newborn club" — two-hour shared medical appointments with a nurse practitioner to learn the basics and standards of newborn care. Contact the centers directly for more information.

Patient Information

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Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

  • Primary Care Doctor Referral Form (Newborns Only)
  • Accepted Health Plans
  • Tips for Choosing a Doctor
  • Health Insurance Guide

Health and Wellness

Common Concerns

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What to Know About Fever

Answers to common questions, including when to call a doctor about a fever.

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Worried About Crying?

How to gauge if your baby’s crying is normal or something else.

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Having Trouble Breastfeeding?

From milk production to latching, it’s perfectly OK to need a little help.

Maternal and Infant Health Research

Sutter Health Maternal and Infant Health Research
Maternal and infant health research seeks to improve the process of reproduction by examining ways to improve the rates of a full-term pregnancy without unnecessary interventions, the delivery of a healthy baby, and a healthy postpartum period in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby and family.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Adrienne Ritter-Ling, M.D.

Adrienne Ritter-Ling, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Julia Martino, M.D.

Julia Martino, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Patrick Chang, M.D.

Patrick Chang, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Lori Kandel, M.D.

Lori Kandel, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Roy Lin, M.D.

Roy Lin, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Marietta I. Frey, M.D.

Marietta I. Frey, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Susan Sombatpanit, M.D.

Susan Sombatpanit, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Chiara Espiritu, M.D.

Chiara Espiritu, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

Kathryn Wheeler, M.D.

Kathryn Wheeler, M.D.

  • Pediatrics

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Services Near You

Sunnyvale Center (301)

Sunnyvale Center (301)

301 Old San Francisco Road

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

San Mateo Pediatrics (123 South San Mateo Drive)

San Mateo Pediatrics (123 South San Mateo Drive)

123 South San Mateo Drive

San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 343-4200

Fremont Psychiatry

Fremont Psychiatry

39650 Liberty Street

Suite 310

Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 498-2890

Danville Center

Danville Center

915 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Suite 100

Danville, CA 94526

(925) 875-3750

Santa Clara Center

Santa Clara Center

2734 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408) 241-3801

Santa Cruz Allergy

Santa Cruz Allergy

3035 North Main Street

Soquel, CA 95073

(831) 423-4111

Los Gatos Center

Los Gatos Center

15400 Los Gatos Blvd.

Los Gatos, CA 95032

2577 Samaritan Drive Care Center

2577 Samaritan Drive Care Center

2577 Samaritan Drive

San Jose, CA 95124

Watsonville Center

Watsonville Center

550 South Green Valley Road

Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 458-5865

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