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 Newborn Health Check in Guildford

The first weeks with a new baby can bring a lot of questions.
 

Our private newborn health check in Guildford is designed for parents who want prompt consultant-led reassurance and practical advice about feeding, jaundice, weight gain, sleep, settling and general newborn wellbeing.
 

Led by a consultant neonatologist and paediatrician, this service is ideal for families who want specialist input early and without unnecessary delay.

Common reasons parents book

Parents often book a newborn review for:
 

  • newborn feeding concerns

  • jaundice concerns

  • weight checks and growth questions

  • reflux or unsettled feeding

  • post-discharge reassurance

  • questions after a difficult start or neonatal stay

  • general newborn wellbeing review

What happens at a newborn health check

The appointment may include:

  • review of pregnancy, birth and neonatal history

  • feeding and weight discussion

  • jaundice and hydration concerns

  • general newborn wellbeing assessment

  • support around settling, sleep and common early issues

  • guidance on whether monitoring, follow-up or further review is needed

Why choose a consultant neonatologist for your newborn

This service is particularly valuable for parents who want:
 

  • specialist newborn expertise

  • reassurance from a doctor used to caring for newborns and high-risk infants

  • a calmer, more detailed conversation about concerns

  • practical next steps rather than generic advice

Home visit options

Selected newborn home assessment options may be available for families who prefer consultant-led care at home.

Pricing

Initial feeding and reflux review in Guildford are available from £325, with follow-up and monitoring package options available.

FAQs

What is included in a child development review?
 

A child development review includes a detailed developmental history, discussion of parental concerns, milestone review, structured feedback and clear guidance on next steps.
 

Is this a formal autism or ADHD assessment?
 

No. This is not a formal diagnostic autism or ADHD assessment. It is a structured paediatric developmental review designed to help parents understand whether concerns are within normal range, need monitoring or may require onward referral.
 

What age range is this child development review for?
 

This review is primarily designed for children aged 1 to 5 years.
 

Do I need a referral for a developmental review?
 

No, you can usually book directly without a GP referral.

Book a newborn health check in Guildford

If you would like specialist reassurance about your baby, we are here to help.

VR Private Clinics

VR Private Clinics - Guildford, Kingston upon Thames | Also Serving Woking, Weybridge, Thames Ditton, Richmond, Surbiton, Teddington, and Nearby Areas. Find us at:

Kingston Private Health
Level 7, Esher Wing
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk
Tel: 02089342875
 

Head office Address:
VR Private Clinic
Balm Clinic, 6 Market Street, Guildford, GU1 4LB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk

Tel: 01483 323 473

 

Clinic Hours

Monday                 08:00 - 22:30

Tuesday                08:00 - 22:30

Wednesday          08:00 - 22:30

Thursday               08:00 - 22:30

Friday                     08:00 - 22:30

Saturday                08:00 - 22:30

Sunday                   08:00 - 22:30

Contact Us

Thank you for your message. A member from the team will be in touch as soon as possible and usually within 15 minutes

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Private GP appointments serving Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Richmond and surrounding Surrey and South west London areas

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