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Buying For Your New Baby Without Breaking The Bank
After my daughter was born, I sat down and looked over all of the unnecessary and unused items that I had accumulated during my pregnancy. A baby "backpack" to carry my child around in (turns out she absolutely hated it), swaddling blankets that promised ...
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The dreaded 'morning sickness', extreme nausea and vomiting, will affect around 90% of pregnant women. Just why women have to go through this is not known, but there are some things you can do to minimise this unpleasant part of pregnancy. 1. Ask your ...
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Beginning Your Search
There are several sources you can tap into to locate qualified pediatricians in your community.
- A good place to start is the "American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)". A pediatrician who is certified by them will have will have graduated from four years of medical school, received three years of resident training, and passed their written examination. They provide pediatrician search service on-line.
- Another source is the "American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)". They also provide a referral database of participating members.
- Certain health plans require you to choose a pediatrician from their approved network.
- You can also ask is your obstetrician. Obstetricians and pediatricians often interact to oversee the care of both mother and baby.
- Ask other moms in your neighborhood including friends, family or co-workers. They may be able to relate their personal experiences about specific individuals.
Vetting the Field
You'll want to find a doctor who fits with your goals and expectations. It's usually best to first meet the candidates to assess their qualifications, personality, approach and experience before arriving at a decision. The kinds of questions you might consider asking your prospective pediatrician and other considerations include:
- What type of pediatric qualifications do they have? Are they certified by the ABP and/or a member of the AAP?
- If you are aware of certain health concerns in your family or with your pregnancy, you may want to ask about qualifications in pediatric subspecialty areas?
- How can they be contacted after hours or during an emergency? Are they available by phone? Who covers for them when they are not available?
- If you have minor questions what is the best time and method to reach them?
- Does the pediatrician talk with and care about the children, and not just the parents?
- Does the pediatrician seem to know about current issues and advances in pediatric medicine?
- Does the pediatrician have "chemistry" with the children as well as the parents?
- Does the pediatrician appear knowledgeable about current issues and advances in pediatric medicine?
In addition, you'll probably want to know about availability and cost of services. Areas of investigation include:
- Office and Location – What are the office hours? What hospital is he/she affiliated with? Is the location conveniently close to your residence or work place?
- Costs and insurance coverage – What are the costs of services? Do they work with your insurance plan? What services are covered and which ones are not? What are the co-pays and other billing practices?
- What are the routine child-care check-ups? The AAP recommends checkups at one, two, four, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, and twenty-four months.
Finding the right pediatrician for your family can be a daunting challenge. However, there are several good sources that can help you in your quest. In most cases you'll have a choice about your child's doctor so try to find a doctor who is just right for you. Evaluate you'll health care provider based on the criteria that are most important to you and your family.
About The Author
Jacqueline Courtiol, M.A. Ed. is a veteran teacher, mother and business owner. She is the founder of http://www.coliccalm.com a provider of natural homeopathic remedies for relief of infant colic and gas that are recommended by pediatricians. More information can be found at http://www.coliccalm.com/baby_infant_newborn_articles/baby_colic_treatment.htm.
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