While pregnant, Sara reads a book discussing her baby's first year. The book says that she should expect to bring the baby in for regular checkups: 3 to 5 days after birth and then at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months. Sara is surprised that she will have to be in the pediatrician's office that much! What is MOST likely one reason for this recommendation?

Question

While pregnant, Sara reads a book discussing her baby's first year. The book says that she should expect to bring the baby in for regular checkups: 3 to 5 days after birth and then at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months. Sara is surprised that she will have to be in the pediatrician's office that much! What is MOST likely one reason for this recommendation?
(1 point)
So the doctor can track the baby's growth and development.
• Sara won't need them all; this is in case the baby is sickly.
• So the doctor can charge Sara's insurance company.
• Babies are very prone to illness and disease.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The most likely reason for the recommendation of regular checkups is: So the doctor can track the baby's growth and development.

Regular checkups allow pediatricians to monitor the baby's physical growth, developmental milestones, vaccination schedules, and overall health, ensuring that the baby is developing appropriately during the crucial first years of life.