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Choosing a Pediatrician
When interviewing pediatricians, listen to their overall philosophy and make sure it fits with your family's ideas. In What to Expect, The First Year, they suggest making sure you and your child's pediatrician see eye-to-eye on some of the following issues; breastfeeding, nutrition, circumcision, antibiotics, vegetarianism, and preventive medicine. Ask about vaccines. Some families prefer not to vaccinate or not to partake in all the suggested vaccinations. Make sure the pediatrician you select agrees with your decisions. Don't forget to find out about business hours and after-hours phone calls. Babies don't always follow normal business hours when they get sick. In fact, you will be surprised at how often they come down with something at 7:00 pm on a Friday. Make sure your pediatrician can be contacted and find out about their extended hours.
Also, for those of you having a boy and choosing circumcision, ask your pediatrician if he or she performs this procedure. Some do it in the hospital while others prefer to do it in their office once the baby has been released.
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