[blparent] questions about baby's well visit

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

I don't know. Did your kid test positive for anemia? If your doctor has so many concerns, why wasn't this test run?

I'd like to believe that as the mom you'd know that "something isn't right" but I've never met you.  I'vealso met moms who ignored their gut check.

Also, if you dislike this doctor, why has it taken you so long to get another one?

If you felt you were being lumped in with a group that isn't you, why didn't you speak up?

Sounds like you need a doctor who can explain his or her position in a way that makes sense to you.

Does your husband have any opinions? What are they? Do you agree or disagree with him?

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 12:12 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] questions about baby's well visit

I think she is going over board.  The best ofluck finding a new
pediatrician!  It is so important to find one you trust and can agree with
at least most of the time.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of jan wright
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:17 PM
To: blparent
Subject: [blparent] questions about baby's well visit

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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