pediatrician

[CandaceR22]

I'm new at this so am I like suppose to look up a pediatrician before my baby is here or what? I'm 37weeks tomorrow and don't know when or how I get a pediatrician

[Naleana]

I picked a clinic that I could easily get to (public transit) and was in the same network as my doctor and my ob. Then I went through the doctor's bios and and policies to find one I that was accepting new patients and I could agree with.

[Shaynaruth]

I talked to my insurance company to see what doctors they cover.  Then I asked my friends for recommendations and checked the list from insurance to see who matched up and made my selection from there.

[cdolan2012]

You don't have to interview or speak with your pediatrician before birth, but you can if you want. We chose one highly recommended by a good friend and provided her name to the hospital. When my son was born she came and saw him the next day and she did his circumcision as well.

[mommyof5Young]

I looked up reputable pediatric office close to my home and made a list of Drs I would want my baby to have. Then I went down the list and googled them for extra info then I also had to check to see if they were accepting new newborn patients. She even came to the hospital when my baby was born a gave a few check ups and set up regular wellness appointments before we checked out of the hospital. Loved her so much that she sees all of my kiddos!

[amb2rose]

I contacted a couple pediatrician offices and interviewed them. There was a sample list of questions I used from bump.com took a couple wks to see the drs but if you tell them how far along you are maybe they will rush your appt. I hope so just in case you deliver early. The pediatrician you choose will usually see your baby within a few days of you leaving hospital.