WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Do I need both a pediatritian and an obgyn?

Re: Do I need both a pediatritian and an obgyn?

From: Anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:35:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 25 Feb 2003, Sarah wrote: >
>You might be able to find a family practice doctor who will see you
>through pregnancy, deliver your baby and then see both you and the baby
>(and your husband too) after the baby is born. That is what I did with
>my first pregnancy/baby. The same doctor who delivered her saw her till
>she was 6 months old and we moved out of state.
>
>--
>Sarah
>
>At Wed, 19 Feb 2003, Julie wrote:
>>
>>My husband and I are getting ready to start trying next month for kids.
>>I would like to have a pre pregnancy exam before starting, so I have
>>begun to research doctors. What I am finding is that I am really
>>confused between whether or not I need to have both an obgyn (for the
>>pregnancy) and then a separate pediatrition (for after the pregnancy) or
>>if I can just use one or the other for the whole time. Also, if I do
>>need to find two separate doctors, when should I begin looking for a
>>pediatrition? Thank you for your time.
>>
>>--
>>Julie

I am confused as to why you would need a pediatrician until after the baby is born. pediatricians generally see children birth to age 12 an ob/gyn will care for you during the pg. Some Family Practice physicians will not see newborns and it varies on there skills if they are able to be there for the pg. My suggestion would be to find an ob/gyn and when seeking a family doctor ask the age that a child can start seeing him or her. You can find alot of good pediatricians (for the baby after its born)by asking friends or the hospital will have one check the baby at birth and many times you will be allowed to use that one or one that is in practice with him or her for future care especially if it's your first baby. Hope that this helps to clear up some of the confusion for you. ob/gyns deal with women issues and can provide a pre pg physical as well as offer advice and or referrals during and after pg. Hope this helps God Bless and good luck with ttc. >>Coppell, TX
>>

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