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The advice every new parent needs: not every baby symptom is a crisis, but some absolutely are. Megan Spore of First Call Pediatrics breaks down how her in-home pediatric practice helps Jacksonville families know the difference, get answers fast, and feel calmer when everything about newborn care feels overwhelming.Megan is a neonatal nurse practitioner and co-founder of First Call Pediatrics, a physician-led in-home pediatric practice in Jacksonville, Florida. She and her team built the practice after years in the NICU and from their own experiences as parents, realizing how much support families need once they bring a baby home. You’ll hear how a team of NICU and pediatric providers created a modern version of the old-school house call, offering same-day and next-day care, 24/7 access, telehealth, and home visits for newborns, toddlers, teens, and even older kids. Megan shares why being able to text a photo, ask about a strange poop, or get reassurance about a fever can make all the difference when your instinct says something feels off. We also get into the difference between normal new-parent anxiety and real red flags, including the situations that should send a newborn straight to the ER. Megan explains why parents know more than they think, how to trust your gut when your baby is changing faster than you can keep up, and why support after birth matters just as much as support during labor. Beyond the medicine, this episode is also about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and building a family-centered business from the ground up. Megan opens up about launching a practice with her husband, managing imposter syndrome, and creating something her kids can actually see their parents building together. Essential listening if you’re a new parent, expecting a baby, supporting young families, or just want a smarter, more reassuring way to think about pediatric care.

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