At The Doctors Clinic, we believe that a healthy childhood begins with compassionate, expert newborn care—and it all starts even before birth. Our Pediatrician, Dr. Elizabeth Chaney, shares her insights for new and expecting parents on what to expect during those first precious days and weeks of a baby’s life.
What Is Newborn Care?
Newborn care is a journey that begins well before delivery and continues as your baby grows. According to Dr. Chaney, it encompasses three key stages: prenatal care, birth, and follow-up visits with your pediatrician.
Why Is Newborn Care Important?
Continuity of care is the cornerstone of healthy development. These early appointments are the start of an essential partnership between families and their pediatrician—covering everything from nutrition and safe sleep to family bonding and emotional well-being.
At The Doctors Clinic – Port Orchard, Dr. Chaney meets expectant parents before birth, evaluates their newborns at the hospital, and continues care after discharge. This consistent approach helps parents feel supported from pregnancy through the early milestones of infancy and beyond.
How Does Newborn Care Begin?
Newborn care often begins with a prenatal consultation during the third trimester. This meeting gives parents the opportunity to discuss their birth plan, learn what to expect during their hospital stay, and prepare for the exciting—and sometimes challenging—early weeks at home.
After Birth: Ongoing Support for Families
In the first days following birth, parents are faced with many important decisions about their baby’s health. The Doctors Clinic Pediatrics team helps families understand newborn procedures such as circumcision, vitamin K injections, screening tests, and vaccines—ensuring they have the knowledge to make informed choices.
| Dr. Chaney and her team also guide parents through infant feeding, including breastfeeding support, troubleshooting latch issues, and maintaining milk supply. For families who choose or require alternative feeding, the team works collaboratively to find the best nutritional options for their infant. |  |
Following hospital discharge, Dr. Chaney continues care in the clinic, monitoring newborn weight, jaundice, feeding progress, and parental emotional well-being. Every step of the way, The Doctors Clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based care designed to support both baby and family.
Expanding Services for a Growing Community
As Kitsap County continues to grow, so do the health needs of local families. To meet this demand, The Doctors Clinic is expanding both our Pediatrics and OB/GYN services. Our dedicated OB/GYN providers offer comprehensive women’s health care—from prenatal and delivery services to postpartum wellness—ensuring our patients receive coordinated, family-centered care at every stage.
Our goal is to make high-quality healthcare easily accessible to families throughout the region so that every parent and child receives the care and support they deserve—right here at home.
Schedule an Appointment
Dr. Elizabeth Chaney is one of seven pediatricians at The Doctors Clinic, based in our Port Orchard location, and she is currently accepting new patients.
To learn more about Dr. Chaney, visit her provider biography or call (360) 782-3000 to schedule your newborn care appointment.
For expectant mothers seeking expert prenatal and delivery care, explore our OB/GYN services at The Doctors Clinic Women’s and Children’s Center—where our experienced providers are proud to partner with families through pregnancy, delivery, and beyond.
 | Pediatrics Port Orchard: (360) 782-3000 Poulsbo: (360)782-3500 Women’s and Children’s Center, Silverdale: (360)782-3100 OB\GYN: Women’s and Children’s Center, Silverdale: (360)782-3100 |
This article is sponsored by The Doctors Clinic
