Your child’s first visit with a naturopathic doctor at Charm City Natural Health is the start of a partnership focused on helping your child feel their best — both now and into the future. We’ll address the specific health concerns you have for your child, and help lay the foundation for a positive relationship with health and healthcare.
Before Your Appointment
To help us make the most of your visit:
- Complete detailed electronic intake forms about your child’s past and current health, medications/supplements, and daily habits. Because your child’s history may not be long, every detail helps.
- Organize any pertinent medical records to bring with you or send digitally.
- Contact our Front Desk if you need help obtaining records.
Completing documents ahead of time allows us to focus on the most important concerns you have.
During Your Visit
Your child’s first visit typically lasts 45–60 minutes, giving us plenty of time to:
- Discuss your child’s current health concerns and full health history.
- Review past medical records such as labs or imaging.
- Conduct a brief physical exam — such as checking height and weight — or a more focused exam (e.g., ears, throat, or abdomen).
While most pediatric visits happen in person, we also offer video visits — as long as your child is physically located in Maryland at the time of the appointment.
Though much of the health history may come from parents, it’s important that your child is present for at least part of the visit. Children often have valuable insight into their own health, and even typically shy children may share important information.
A Whole-Child, Whole-Person Approach
Your child’s ND will take a thorough history of the primary concernand explore how different aspects of health connect. This may include questions about:
- Digestion and gut function
- Sleep patterns and energy levels
- Behavior and emotional wellness
- Mother’s pregnancy, birth experience, and early infancy — all of which can impact a child’s overall health.
After Your First Visit
By the end of the appointment, you and your ND will have a clearer understanding of your child’s health and a plan to address both immediate needs and long-term wellness goals. This visit sets the stage for ongoing care and collaboration with your family as your child grows.
