Need a more AP friendly pediatrician

mrsfirefly

Anyone know of one?  I'm not hard core AP, but I BF, part time cosleep, BW, and don't CIO. I do believe in vaccinations (while I know this is not anti-AP, it seems to often go with it).  At 2 month visit, pedi suggested CIO for up to 20 minutes.  I'll go to him again for 4 month visit since it's next week, but am seriuosly thinking of switching.  I live in the city but can go anywhere near the beltway.

photo_nut

are you a member of BaltAP? It's a yahoo group and they have a list of pediatricians in the area. I found my pediatrician that way, but she is in Ellicott City. I am not hard core either, and they seem to be open to a mix of AP stuff.

https://groups.yahoo.com/group/baltap/

Wow? 2 months? Even the CIO advocates say not to start until 4-5 months. 

mrsfirefly

Not a member -- thanks for the info!  The worst part is that DH really likes the pedi and was at the appointment so now I have to keep convincing him that the pedi is wrong.

jenbrian

I don't' have any rec's...but have to say I can't believe the pedi told you to do CIO at 2 months! I am not against it for an older baby...but for a 2 month old...yes, that's too young!

anonsouthernbell

mrsfirefly:

Not a member -- thanks for the info!  The worst part is that DH really likes the pedi and was at the appointment so now I have to keep convincing him that the pedi is wrong.

 I would share with him some of the literature.  Like there was an article posted about 2 months ago that shows that CIO harms babies brains.  You could also share with him some of the information from attachment theory.  There is a great chapter in Dr. Sears' AP book too.  GL and keep on trustig your momma gut!

(I also agree with joining BaltAP).

moonfaerie

I like my pedi, Dr. Minton at Pediatric Partners Towson location. They have a couple of other locations too. https://www.pediatricpartnersmd.net/

She's understanding that different parenting styles work for different families, and she'll give you advice but not attack your decisions.

mrsfirefly

moonfaerie:

I like my pedi, Dr. Minton at Pediatric Partners Towson location. They have a couple of other locations too. https://www.pediatricpartnersmd.net/

She's understanding that different parenting styles work for different families, and she'll give you advice but not attack your decisions.

Thanks!  And that's a convenient location. 

mrsfirefly

anonsouthernbell:

mrsfirefly:

Not a member -- thanks for the info!  The worst part is that DH really likes the pedi and was at the appointment so now I have to keep convincing him that the pedi is wrong.

 I would share with him some of the literature.  Like there was an article posted about 2 months ago that shows that CIO harms babies brains.  You could also share with him some of the information from attachment theory.  There is a great chapter in Dr. Sears' AP book too.  GL and keep on trustig your momma gut!

(I also agree with joining BaltAP).

Thanks!  Am going to read it now.  I have the Dr. Sears book and will show him that, too. 

KathrynMD

I did CIO, but I think its fuckedup that your pedi sugtgested it at 2 months.  Were you complaining/concerned about your LO's sleep habits?  FWIW - unless he was really "pushing" CIO for no reason, I'd just keep going to him and ignore his advice about behavior issues.