Meeting with pediatrician this week...

jfarmer27 · June 2009

What are the most important questions you asked or now being a mommy would you ask to decide if a pediatrician is a good fit?

I already know they separate sick and well kids and get in sick babies the day of. What else should I inquire about?

labellagirl · June 2009

- what's their stance on breastfeeding? will they allow you to give BFing a chance or push formula

- what's their stance on vaccinations - will they support a delayed schedule?

- what's their stance on antibiotics - are they quick to subscribe meds anytime H is sick or will they allow illnesses to run their course

- do you see just that pedi or whoever's available in the practice

- what is their availability? (my pedi gave me his cell and home phone number!@)

Jessibell · June 2009

Stance on prescribing antibiotics

Vaccine schedule

After hours / Emergency protocol

That is all that comes to mind right now....

Jessibell · June 2009

labellagirl:
- what's their stance on breastfeeding? will they allow you to give BFing a chance or push formula
- what's their stance on vaccinations - will they support a delayed schedule?
- what's their stance on antibiotics - are they quick to subscribe meds anytime H is sick or will they allow illnesses to run their course
- do you see just that pedi or whoever's available in the practice
- what is their availability? (my pedi gave me his cell and home phone number!@)

LOL! You beat me to the punch!

jfarmer27 · June 2009

Thank you! I was drawing a blank.

sars1202 · June 2009

what D said - also know your own stance on those subjects - especially about delayed vac schedule & antibiotics.

mikey&amie · June 2009

Ditto everyone else, but for me what was also important was feeling comfortable with the dr, ensuring it was easy to ask as many questions as needed without feeling rushed, and overall feeling. ?I interviewed one and I knew right away she was not the right fit. ?When I met with our current one, I walked away knowing for sure he is who we wanted to use. Trust your gut (along with everything else!)

reynah · June 2009

I agree with pp that you should feel very comforable with the doc and go with your gut feeling. Also, a huge plus for me is being open on the weekends for non well child visits. If your dc is going to be in daycare, this would be a huge plus.