https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:37:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336288 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:17:48 +0000 Mrs. Pen 336288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I saw SUPER worried about it too because we have many alternative views so I needed someone who as okay with extended breastfeeding, cosleeping etc :) turns out she herself practices all those things!</p> <p>Someone made a comment though that the ped is a girl and I have a boy... it's not an issue to me but I wonder how it will be as DS gets older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336280 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:15:51 +0000 mrsjyw 336280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: totally thought of you after leaving thinking "wow i only needed to see one pediatrician!" ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336268 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:13:33 +0000 Mrs. Pen 336268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: that is sooo awesome. I was super lucky the first time too and didn't have to see anyone else. She was my midwife's referral. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336263 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:12:46 +0000 mrsjyw 336263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: reall y liked him! he was my cousin's referral (who was also referred) and dh and i both really liked him... we're going to next wk's appt, just to make sure... but we're pretty much sold! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336259 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:11:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 336259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: oh good!! did you like the dr? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-336255 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:10:15 +0000 mrsjyw 336255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>THANK YOU ALL, used all your pointers! and had a GREAT meet and greet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335781 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:20:01 +0000 Periwinkle 335781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just met with a pediatrician this week and asked the following questions:</p> <p>1. Can we choose our “primary” doctor? ( we visited a large group)<br /> 2. Will you be available at the hospital after the birth? Who will do the circumcision if it’s a boy?<br /> 3. What is your view on vaccinations?<br /> 4. How far in advance can we book a well –child visit?<br /> 5. As a pediatrician, what are your biggest concerns about children's health?<br /> 6. What is the best way to contact you if I have a non-emergency question?<br /> 7. What about special needs?<br /> 8. What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Who covers in an emergency if you aren’t on call?</p> <p>We did not want to be too interview-y and this list was a great jumping-off point for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335777 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:17:15 +0000 Mrsbells 335777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which hospital they are affiliated with, if they will come to the hospital you will be giving birth at.<br /> How soon after the birth they will see the baby<br /> Do they schedule same day appointments for sick babies<br /> Who can you reach after business hours<br /> Which doctor covers for them when they are on vacation<br /> How long it takes to get paper work for school and if there is a charge for it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335662 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:38:24 +0000 rattles 335662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this is kind of long, but here was my list. Most they answered without asking while I got a tour, but this made me feel like I wasn't forgetting anything not covered.</p> <p>AVAILABILITY<br /> How quickly can I anticipate a response if I call with a question during business hours?<br /> Would you respond to emailed questions?<br /> Is there someone on call at night?<br /> Are there fees for after hour calls/care?<br /> How soon can I expect a response for non-emergency questions/care?<br /> Do you offer same-day sick appointments? How far in advance do well appointments need to be scheduled?<br /> How long would I have to wait to be seen if I tried to schedule a routine visit now?<br /> How much time is allowed for routine visits?<br /> Are there fees for rescheduling?<br /> Will my child see you each time we have an appointment, or will other physicians in the practice see him/her?<br /> How soon will our chosen doctor meet with our little one?<br /> Immunization at same appt as regularly scheduled checkup?</p> <p>VIEWS<br /> What are your views on breastfeeding?( EBF: how long/strongly do you support? How can I get questions/support?)<br /> What are your views on circumcision? If the baby is a boy, do you perform the circumcision?<br /> What are your views on vaccinations?</p> <p>LOGISTICS<br /> Is there a separate waiting area/toy selection for sick and well kids?<br /> Are most tests/treatments handled in office? For what kind of care would we need to look elsewhere?<br /> If my child should ever develop a complex illness that necessitates the care of one or more specialists, will you coordinate care among all the doctors providing treatment?<br /> How do you handle billing/payment and questions about charges/claims?</p> <p>PERSONAL<br /> What do you like most about your job?<br /> Do you have children of your own? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335602 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:13:24 +0000 Mrs. Pen 335602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh I wrote a blog post about this! I have the list that I asked my dr:<br /> ::Our Interview::</p> <p>::The Basics:: </p> <p>Why did you become a pediatrician? What is your favorite part of being in this practice?</p> <p>How much time is allotted for each appointment?</p> <p>Who is on-call when you’re not available?</p> <p>What is your hospital association?</p> <p>Are there separate sick/wellness checkup waiting rooms?</p> <p>Procedure if my child is sick? Can I call anytime? If it’s outside of business hours, how long until I hear back from you? Are there same-day sick appointments?</p> <p>Are there fees for consult-calls during the day or after hours?</p> <p>Do you return all calls, or does your office?</p> <p>Is emailing an option?</p> <p>What is the schedule for well-baby checkups –why?</p> <p>::Personal Preferences::</p> <p>What is the percentage of mothers in your practice who exclusively breastfeed successfully?</p> <p>What are your views on:<br /> Circumcision<br /> Vaccinations<br /> Breastfeeding long-term<br /> Night nursing<br /> Formula feeding<br /> Alternative medicine (such as homeopathy, naturopathy or chiropractic)<br /> Sleep-Training<br /> Sleeping arrangements for baby – such as cosleeping<br /> Feeding, solids – when to start, what foods?<br /> Antibiotics or medication for sick children</p> <p>How do you respond when parents express different views than what you may suggest/recommend?</p> <p>Do you identify with one parenting method/style more than another?</p> <p>What are some of your favorite books to recommend regarding child care/babies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335589 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:04:56 +0000 hilsy85 335589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We asked their views on the following:<br /> - vaccinations/delayed vaccination schedules<br /> - circumcision<br /> - breastfeeding<br /> - whether they have weekend/evening hours<br /> - if there's a separate sick child waiting area<br /> - what hospital they're affiliated with<br /> - whether they are informed about/supportive of homeopathic/alternative medicines<br /> - if they have breastfeeding/new mom support through their office</p> <p>I think that's it! They also had information that they went over with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-ask-pediatricians#post-335569 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:58:04 +0000 mrsjyw 335569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>any and all suggestions welcome! </p>