A pediatrician is a doctor who has received additional specialized training in the care and health of babies and children.
This three year course covers a wide range of subjects, from basic illnesses to serious diseases. Some pediatricians will specialize further in areas such as neonatal care or child cardiology and your doctor will refer you to a specialist if necessary.
You should select a pediatrician as the primary care physician for your newborn several weeks before your due date. Your pediatrician will be present at the birth of your baby to make sure it is healthy and to begin your baby's life-long medical record.
It is important that you are comfortable with and can trust your pediatrician: their role is as important to your child as your doctor is to you. Start your search for a pediatrician by consulting friends and relatives. A useful website is the Federation of State Medical Boards (1.817.868.4000) where you can check the record of any doctor you are interested in interviewing.
After consulting with your pediatrician you should look out for anything that may suggest you will want to change. This includes:
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