Well-child visits are the single most important thing you can do to protect your child's long-term health — and at YouBelong Pediatrics in Suwanee, GA, every preventive visit is an opportunity to truly know your child. Led by Dr. Rabia Akbar, a board-certified pediatrician with 20+ years of experience and a mother of three, our well-visit program follows American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines from the first week of life through young adulthood. We don't just track growth on a chart — we build the relationship that makes every health concern easier to navigate.
Why Choose YouBelong Pediatrics for Your Child's Well Visits?
At YouBelong Pediatrics, well visits are never rushed. We believe preventive care is the foundation of lifelong health, and every appointment reflects that belief. Families across Duluth, Cumming, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek choose us for well visits because:
What's Included at Every Well-Child Visit
Each well-child visit at YouBelong Pediatrics is comprehensive and age-specific. Depending on your child's stage, a visit may include:
- Height, weight, BMI, and head circumference with growth chart tracking
- Developmental and behavioral screening using validated, age-appropriate tools
- Vision and hearing screening at appropriate ages
- Immunizations following AAP and CDC recommended schedules
- Oral health assessment and dental hygiene guidance
- Nutrition, sleep, screen time, and physical activity counseling
- Anticipatory guidance — what to expect before the next visit
- Mental health and social-emotional screening for older children and teens
- Sports and school physical completion when due
- Open Q&A — parents are encouraged to bring a written list of questions
Our Approach: Preventive Care That Sees the Whole Child
Dr. Rabia Akbar designed well visits at YouBelong Pediatrics to go beyond the checklist. Every appointment is an opportunity to understand how your child is doing physically, developmentally, emotionally, and socially — and to give parents the guidance they need to make confident decisions at home.
- Continuity of care — Dr. Akbar knows your child's history across every visit, year after year
- Developmental concerns identified early and addressed proactively, not reactively
- Coordination with schools, therapists, and specialists when screenings reveal needs
- Parent education tailored to your child's current stage — not generic handouts
Well-Visit Schedule: From Newborn Through Young Adulthood
YouBelong Pediatrics follows the AAP-recommended well-child visit schedule to ensure your child receives the right care at every critical stage of development. Consistent well visits allow Dr. Akbar to catch developmental delays, health concerns, and behavioral issues early — when intervention is most effective.
3–5 Days After Birth
Weight check, jaundice screening, feeding assessment, newborn exam
1, 2, 4, 6, 9 & 12 Months
Immunizations, developmental milestones, feeding, sleep
15, 18, 24 & 30 Months
Language, motor development, autism screening at 18 and 24 months
3 & 4 Years
School readiness, vision, hearing, behavior
Annual Ages 5–11
Academic readiness, social development, BMI, immunization catch-up
Annual Ages 12–21
Puberty, mental health, reproductive health, sports physicals
Immunizations at Well Visits — Safe, On Schedule, and Explained
Vaccinations are one of the most effective preventive health tools available to your child — and at YouBelong Pediatrics, every immunization is given with care, education, and respect for parent questions. Dr. Akbar follows AAP and CDC vaccination schedules and takes the time to explain each vaccine, its purpose, what to expect afterward, and what the science actually says.
- All AAP and CDC recommended vaccines administered on schedule
- Newborn hepatitis B, DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, rotavirus series through infancy
- MMR, varicella, and hepatitis A at 12–15 months
- Flu vaccine annually for all children 6 months and older
- HPV vaccine series starting at age 11–12
- Meningococcal vaccines for adolescents
- Catch-up vaccination schedules for children who are behind
- Parent vaccine education — honest answers to every question
Developmental Screenings at Well Visits
Early identification of developmental delays gives children the best possible chance at timely support and intervention. YouBelong Pediatrics uses validated screening tools at every well visit to assess language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional development — ensuring no concern goes undetected or unaddressed.
- Autism spectrum disorder screening at 18 and 24 months using validated M-CHAT tools
- Language and speech development monitoring from infancy through school age
- Fine and gross motor milestone assessment at every infant and toddler visit
- ADHD and behavioral screening beginning in preschool years
- Anxiety and depression screening for children ages 8 and older
- Learning difficulty and school readiness assessment for school-age children
- Referrals to developmental pediatricians, speech therapists, and early intervention services when indicated
Newborn Well Visits — A Special Beginning
The first well visit — typically scheduled 3 to 5 days after birth — is one of the most important appointments of your child's life. For new parents in Suwanee, Duluth, Cumming, and surrounding communities, this first visit sets the tone for everything that follows. Dr. Akbar conducts a thorough head-to-toe newborn examination, reviews hospital discharge paperwork, assesses feeding and weight, screens for jaundice, and answers every question new parents bring — no matter how many there are.
- Complete newborn physical examination
- Weight check and comparison to birth weight — assessing feeding adequacy
- Jaundice and bilirubin level assessment
- Feeding evaluation — breastfeeding latch, formula preparation, output
- Newborn screening follow-up from hospital results
- Safe sleep, safe transport, and newborn safety guidance for parents
- Emotional check-in with parents — postpartum support and reassurance