Child and Family Health

Newborn Babies and New Parent Concerns

Our compassionate GP’s are here to assist with any issues that new parents may encounter and to support you during the early months of your child’s life. We are available to help with anything you may need. Newborn baby issues that our GP’s can assist you with include:

• Antenatal care
• Postnatal care
• Newborn care and feeding
• Infant and childhood immunisations
• Sleep issues
• Early childhood learning and behaviour
• Parental mental health
• General medical care

Toddlers and Young Children

Regular check-ins throughout your toddler’s growth years are crucial to ensure that their development is progressing as it should and to identify any issues that may arise as they develop. 

• Children’s Hearing tests
• Children’s Speech tests
• Children’s Eyesight tests
• Height and Weight checks
• Kids Oral Health Checks
• Children’s allergy tests
• Motor skills, behaviour and mood checks

Pre-teens and Teenagers

Adolescence is a significant time of transition for young people and their families. There’s a lot going on health-wise during the teen years and it helps to have a medical team who understands.

• General medical concerns
• Pubertal development and concerns
• Contraception and sexual health
• Mental health including Eating Disorders

Childhood Immunisations

Scheduling your child’s vaccinations at the appropriate times is crucial to protect them from potentially serious or life-threatening infections.

At Nuvo Health Medical Centres, we offer all recommended childhood vaccinations.

View the Australian Childhood Immunisation Schedule here.

Common Childhood Illnesses

As parents, we are bound to worry when our child gets sick. 

Most illnesses in children are viral infections that are of a short-term nature and do not result in long-term health consequences. Luckily, for all cases no matter how large or small, Nuvo Health has a team of highly skilled paediatric doctors who can assess and manage your child’s needs.