Visiting Your Baby’s Physician the First Year
By the seven or eight month mark of your pregnancy, you should have a pediatrician or family practice physician chosen for your baby. A pediatrician specializes in the care of babies and children. A family practice physician has patients of all ages. Neither is a better choice. Pick the physician you feel most aligns with your current and future parenting needs and philosophies.
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Choosing a Family Medicine Physician
This is part two of a two-part series. Last month Dr. Anna Rakovshik examined how to chose a pediatrician for your baby. This month, Dr. Rowe focuses on choosing a family medicine physician.
Unlike pediatricians who typically care exclusively for children, family medicine physicians can care for entire families, from newborns to ninety-plus-years-old. Both pediatricians and family medicine...
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Choosing Your Baby’s Physician
This is part one of a two-part series. This month we are highlighting how to choose a pediatrician and next month we will focus on choosing a family medicine physician.
There are many questions parents have before descending on the journey of parenthood. Two that often rank among the top are “Do I need to find a pediatrician for my child?” and “When and how do I begin this search?”
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Is a family physician the right caregiver for your childbirth?
For every woman, there is the right caregiver for your childbirth. You just have to find the right fit. For some women, it’s her family physician.
Family practice physicians bring a unique view to maternity care. Like a well-equipped photographer, they have a whole bag full of lenses that offer a range of perspectives.
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New baby means new doctor: Selecting a doctor to care for your newborn
by Catherine M. Slota-Varma, MD
Choosing a pediatrician or family doctor for your newborn is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. If the physician you choose is a good fit for your family, he or she can be your partner in caring for your child from birth through their college years.
Most families look for a doctor with whom they feel comfortable, who shares their values, takes time to listen and shows...
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