Monday was my first OB appointment. I’ve had many people ask me over the years exactly what happens at the first appointment? What can I expect? Read on to find out!
The first appointment is usually at least an hour in length. Plan ahead and find a sitter for younger children if possible. If you are [...]
Tags: advanced maternal age, blood work, doctor, doctor appointment, genetics, nurse, OB, Ultrasound
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Yesterday, I decided to make my first “prenatal appointment”. I actually found a new OB/GYN for myself and for my developing baby.
I spent last week looking at websites and trying to find a doctor that I felt would be a suitable “match” for our family. My previous OB/GYN was pretty up front about sharing her negative [...]
Tags: Baby, doctor, family, first trimester, infant, midwife, OB/GYN, prenatal
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I just surprised the nurse at my pediatrician’s office – and it won’t be the last time, I’m sure.
When she called to confirm Ashley’s 2-month well-baby visit, I asked if she could give me the names and manufacturers of the vaccines she would be receiving. “I don’t know!” the nurse said.
I asked if she could [...]
Tags: doctor, pediatrician, The Vaccine Book, vaccinations, vaccine
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Yesterday, we visited my dear friend and her brand new daughter who had just been born 12 hours prior to our visit. She still had that new baby smell on her!
I chatted with her mom and she told me that she couldn’t wait to get out of the hospital so she could get back [...]
Tags: Baby, birth center stay, doctor, family support, hospital stay, infant, jaundice, maternity, midwife, newborn, post partum
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Choosing a doctor for your child is an important step to providing your child with quality health care. It can also be an overwhelming task.
The first thing is to find a doctor that participates in your particular health plan. I live in the United States where there seems to be numerous health care plans. [...]
Tags: doctor, emergency care, health care, insurance plan, nurse, sick visit, well visit
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