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  • Dr. Hannelie Potgieter

When should you come and see us?

Updated: Mar 16, 2023

  • 2 weeks if you baby was sick at birth, it is your first baby or if you have concerns

  • 6 week routine follow up: Please note that vaccines are not administered at the consulting room

  • 3-4 months if you’r baby had any problems at birth or the 6 week visit. Also if you have concerns or need assistance with introducing solids

  • 6 month routine visit

  • 9 months if you’r baby had any problems at birth or the 6 month visit. Also if you have concerns about the baby’s development

  • 1 year routine follow up

  • Thereafter yearly unless there is illness or concerns



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