A Pediatrician Will Come to Me?!?

As I've talked about in previous videos and blog posts, picking a prenatal team is an extremely important part of pregnancy! In addition to prenatal professionals, a pediatrician is crucial to have on your team and ideally lined up before your newest family member is here! That is why this month I asked pediatrician, Dr. Andrea Wadley, to discuss the benefits of hiring a home-visit pediatrician, especially with a newborn. Here are Dr. Wadley's top 5 reasons home visits are great for a newborn:   

1. Less stress on mom and her healing body. The last thing you want to do after you have gotten home from the hospital or birthing center is to leave the house again. A pediatrician who comes to see your baby in the first few days of life allows mom to stay home in the comfort of her own environment and not have to worry about who will drive her to a doctor's appointment. 

2. Improves breastfeeding. The best place to receive help with breastfeeding is the comfort of your own home. This is the place where you will spend the most time breastfeeding. A home visit pediatrician with extra lactation training allows you to learn and practice this important skill in your quiet home environment. 

3. Shelters your baby from germs. Sitting in the waiting room of a doctor's office with your newborn exposes them to sick children and their germs. Home visits allow you to keep your newborn protected. 

4. Allows the pediatrician to educate you on baby safety by examining your home environment. It's easier to discuss safe sleep when your pediatrician can see where your baby is actually sleeping. 

5. No waiting rooms. You spend time with your pediatrician instead of spending time waiting in the waiting room. Home visits provide more personalized and efficient care for your new baby. 

If you would like to have a pediatrician who comes to see your baby in your home, give Dr. Wadley a call at 817.476.0675 or email at DrWadley@127pediatrics.com. 

You can visit 127 Pediatric’s Website here.