[blparent] questions about baby's well visit

[Gabe Vega]

you should always have a doctor you agree with, no matter if it is for you or your child.if you feel that strongly about how your opinions differ I would focus on switching doctor's rather than her not be a good fit for you. also did you ask her to explain this request of you and what did she explain. there is a time my doctor sets aside for my daughter's visit that she allows me to ask questions. she doesn't want me to leave until I am absolutely comfortable with everything she has told me or asked of me. and yes, we have had 30 to 45 minute visits just clarifying things. I also have this luxury with my own primary care phasician. I figure since they get paid so much, they might as well work for it. :-)
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On May 12, 2012, at 9:16 AM, jan wright wrote:

> Hi All,
> Azaan had his 4mo vaccs yesterday.
> I have some issues with so many vaccs at one time: -- Read Dr. Sear's
> "The vaccination Book,"
> but that is for a different post.
> My question is:
> my pediatrician says that since I am not giving Azaan fortified
> cereal, I need to give him a vitamin with iron in it. She says that
> Breast fed babies need a bit more iron.... first it was vitamin D and
> now Iron.
> I don't remember this with my others: Breastmilk was enough and my
> babies were well nutricioned.
> So, is this new? Is this correct? Is my doctor just dealing with many
> parents who don't eat healthy--- so recommends a vitamin .... just in
> case????
> I have noticed that sometimes, when/if doctors think that they are
> dealing with a person who is economically at the lower end, they tend
> to stereotype them as a parent who is unhealthy and unknowledgeable.
> Sometimes, as a blind parent, we are lumped in with them.
> Or, it could just be mainstream: my pediatrician and I already have
> different opinions on co-sleeping... and the vaccination issue. I just
> have not found a better pediatrician, yet.
> so, is this "iron supplement" soun advice, or is she going overboard
> because she thinks that I don't know what I am doing or eating.
> thanks.
> 
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