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marriedandttc
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/08 873 total posts
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lauren
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Pediatrician
When did you start interviewing pediatricians? I am 22 weeks and am wondering when I should start looking? Also what type of questions should I be asking when meeting with them?
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Posted 10/3/11 4:53 PM  |
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Shelleybean11
Mommy of 2!
Member since 12/08 11013 total posts
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Re: Pediatrician
I went to interview peds around 35w (I think). This is from a thread I have notebooked:
How long have you been in practice?
Do you have any sub-specialties?
What are your hours?
Are any evening or weekend hours available?
How can I reach you in an emergency?
What hospitals are you affiliated with?
What happens when I deliver my baby?? Will you see them in the hospital??
How often do you want to see the baby in the first year? (well-child visits) and why?
Where do you stand on:
1.) circumcision
2.) breast-feeding
3.) feeding on a schedule
4.) homemade baby food
5.) cloth diapers (I thought there would be a diaper service in the area, but I was unable to find one.)
6.) getting baby to sleep
7.) antibiotics
8.) OTC meds (Tylenol, etc.)
9.) vaccinations
What if my child has a problem that you aren't comfortable handling???
Do you encourage parents to call for routine/non-emergency questions? (ie – breast feeding, sleeping, etc.)
Will you be available for discussions on behavioral developments; that is, tantrums, discipline issues, social development, etc.?
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Did you feel comfortable with the doctor?
Is the office conveniently located?
How long were you kept waiting? ______minutes
Did the waiting room and the examination rooms have toys and books to occupy your child?
Was everything clean?
How helpful were the nurses and support staff at the office?
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| Posted 10/3/11 4:55 PM |
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mommyvictoria
LIF Infant
Member since 12/10 350 total posts
Name:
Victoria
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Re: Pediatrician
I started researching pediatricians around 20 weeks but didn't start interviewing them till about 30 weeks.
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| Posted 10/3/11 7:25 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Member since 8/07 10682 total posts
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Re: Pediatrician
I am more of a word of mouth person. I didn't interview any. A ton of people I know used the pediatrician I chose so I felt confident with that.
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| Posted 10/3/11 8:38 PM |
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CouponKT
Our family is complete
Member since 6/06 16494 total posts
Name:
K
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Re: Pediatrician
I didn't interview any either. I heard good reviews about the practice that is the Ped for the hospital, so I was good with that.
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| Posted 10/3/11 9:04 PM |
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