How
do I go about choosing a
good doctor for my baby?
A
good doctor is important
as he/she will be performing
your newborn's examination,
baby check-ups in the
initial weeks of life
and in the continuing
years. In emergency situations,
you will want to depend
on a reliable doctor with
whom you are comfortable
with. Some tips on choosing
your baby's doctor:
• Decide if you
want a pediatrician or
a family doctor
• Get your friends
who are parents of little
kids to recommend their
physician to you
• Look for a doctor
who has been board-certified
with at least 3 years
of training in pediatrics
or family medicine
• Check on accessibilities;
is it easy to get appointments
on the same day, whether
the clinic operates on
weekends and evening hours
• Check on arrangements
when your doctor is not
on duty; who will be the
attending doctor to care
for your baby when you
make the appointment
• Look for a clinic
with friendly, helpful
staff
• Look for a clinic
with a waiting room that
is baby-friendly - clean,
pleasant and room to crawl
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