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When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

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Charly
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When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

I'm just about to start my 7th month - is it too early? Everyone keeps asking me who I'm going to use...I have a few recommendations but I haven't talked to any of them yet.

Also, what's the process? I go ask them each some questions and then call them and tell them I want to use them? Just seems so awkward to me.

Thanks!!

Posted 8/24/06 11:09 AM
 
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

We are so behind on this one....just started calling today!!

Posted 8/24/06 11:12 AM
 

dandr10199
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

I interviewed three pediatricians when I was 8 months, all in the same day. I know it seems overwhelming, but just take a day and bang it out. I know I felt great when I did it all in one day like it was another BIG decision off of my list. Chat Icon

Posted 8/24/06 11:20 AM
 

Sassyz75
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

since i am delivering at Beth Israel- I need to have a pediatrician that has priviledges there- there is a suite of pediatricians in the ambulatory center that my OB pracitices out of.
so I'm going over there next week after my check up to talk to the pediatricians....
then I have to switch after she is born to one near me in NJ- my cousin is an OB nurse at St. Barnabas- so I have some suggestions from her that I will call.

anyone have questions we are supposed to ask?

Posted 8/24/06 11:26 AM
 

greek627
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

Posted by dandr10199

I interviewed three pediatricians when I was 8 months, all in the same day. I know it seems overwhelming, but just take a day and bang it out. I know I felt great when I did it all in one day like it was another BIG decision off of my list. Chat Icon



I did the same thing...picked three and visited them all in one day and made my decision. I went in my 8th month.

Posted 8/24/06 11:36 AM
 

Charly
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

ok so I'm not behind!!! Good!! I have 3 or 4 that I want to talk to. What do I ask? Do I call and say I want to interview them? I don't have any idea how to approach this!!

Posted 8/24/06 11:42 AM
 

greek627
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

Posted by Charly

ok so I'm not behind!!! Good!! I have 3 or 4 that I want to talk to. What do I ask? Do I call and say I want to interview them? I don't have any idea how to approach this!!



Call and tell them that you are expecting and that you are looking for a pediatrician.
There's a great list of questions to ask at babycenter.com.

Posted 8/24/06 11:47 AM
 

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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

Charly- are you considering any peds who are part of MKMG? I know I have time but I have been thinking about this a lot already, mainly because of the logistal issues (mainly, do I want someone at the Carmel office or the Mount Kisco office).

Posted 8/24/06 1:31 PM
 

Charly
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

Posted by MrsProfessor

Charly- are you considering any peds who are part of MKMG? I know I have time but I have been thinking about this a lot already, mainly because of the logistal issues (mainly, do I want someone at the Carmel office or the Mount Kisco office).




FM

Posted 8/24/06 2:34 PM
 

LisaI
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

I started the process at 6 months and interviewed and decided on a pediatrician at 7.5 months.

Posted 8/24/06 2:39 PM
 

GenLCSW
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

we have to start doing this soon too...I am 26 weeks already!!

Posted 8/24/06 4:30 PM
 

LAMGAJ28
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

Did anyone get recommendations from their OB?
I find that doctors usually refer other doctors that have the same work ethics like them and are as professionals....I'm thinking of asking my OB for suggestions....and to answer the question, I have to start doing this as well.....

Posted 8/24/06 4:46 PM
 

RobeyMuse
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Re: When do you start looking for a pediatrican?

I just started the process and started making appointments, although I am pretty sure I know the practice I want to go with, just need to pick which doctor.

Posted 8/24/06 5:58 PM
 
 

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