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New parents, congratulations on the soon-to-be newest addition to your family. It’s crucial to keep your baby healthy in the beginning stages of his or her development, and a pediatrician can definitely help you maintain that. It's smarter to plan ahead and start looking for your child’s pediatrician while you're still pregnant. It takes some time and research to find a pediatrician that you like and respect. You also want to do it while you’re pregnant because you’ll have your hands full enough ... [Read More]
Pediatrician
At What Age Does My Child Stop Going to a Pediatrician
One day you stepped into the pediatrician's office with your child for the very first visit. The next thing you know, they may be too old to be visiting a pediatrician anymore. You have probably wondered what is the right age when your child can (or should) switch from a pediatrician to an adult physician. Young adults have different medical needs than a child, and they are susceptible to different conditions. From coping with hormonal changes to counseling about birth ... [Read More]
The Benefits of Going to a Pediatrician vs a Family Medicine Doctor
If you have a child, it’s easy to worry when they get sick. You may be wondering whether you should see a pediatrician or the family doctor. While physicians in both fields can provide excellent primary care, the biggest difference is the care they provide children. Benefits of Choosing a Pediatrician A pediatrician is specially trained to care for children. Their field requires that they have three full years of pediatric residency following their medical school education. When you see a p ... [Read More]
Pediatric Immunization Schedule
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, recommends that parents follow the official pediatric immunization schedule for their children. Following the schedule is the best way to ensure that young children are immune to dangerous diseases before they are even exposed. The pediatric immunization schedule was developed based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and has been ... [Read More]
All About Your Toddler
Watching nature shows on television, one can’t help but marvel at the level of independence of many critters born in the wild. For example, within a few hours, baby giraffes are taking their first steps, baby turtles are swimming out to sea, and tiny birds are contemplating their first (big) steps out of the nest. Human babies, on the other hand, are completely and utterly helpless. For a while, that is, until they earn their sea legs when they become toddlers. From that moment on, be p ... [Read More]
