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As a woman who grew up in the 1960s, I learned very little about my own female anatomy. Words like vagina and cervix were taboo and rarely muttered outside of the doctor's office. This meant that as an adult I had minimal knowledge about women's health. I didn't see this as a problem until a lump showed up on my breast when I turned 40. I had no idea I needed to complete regular breast exams. Lucky for me, the lump was found during a routine gynecological exam and a biopsy revealed that the lump was benign. After my cancer scare, I realized that if I had know more about my own body, I could have found the lump sooner. I don't want you to make the same mistake I did, so read my blog to learn all you need to know about women's health issues.

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3 Tips for Finding the Right Pediatrician

12 October 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

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Having a baby requires you to make tough decisions before your baby is even born. One decision you will need to make right away is choosing which doctor you want your child to go to for their health care needs. The guide that follows walks you through a few things you need to know before choosing a doctor to be your child's primary doctor.

Decide if a Pediatrician or a Family Doctor Is Right for Your Child

You first need to decide if you want your child to be seen by a pediatrician or by a family doctor. A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses their care on infants, children, and adolescents. Most pediatricians have specialized training on the illnesses that affect children the most. A family doctor is a doctor that is able to care for everyone in the family. If your family comes down with the flu or other illness, being able to take everyone to one doctor can make life much easier because you will not have to run from doctor to doctor to get the care that you need.

Choose a Doctor Located a Reasonable Distance from Your Home

When choosing a doctor, you want to be sure that the doctor's office is located somewhat close to your home. There are some parents who choose their doctor based on the vicinity of the doctor to the hospital where they plan to deliver because they want to be certain their doctor will deliver their baby. Choosing a doctor that is near your home is more important than choosing one that is near a hospital because you will need their care many times in the future. Being able to get to the office within minutes can be very important when your child is sick or injured.

Know that You Are Not Stuck with the First Doctor You Meet

When you first meet the doctor that you are considering for your child, it is important to realize that you are not obligated to keep taking your child to a doctor if you are not comfortable with them. You can meet with many doctors to ensure that you find the one that you feel most comfortable with and who makes your child feel the most comfortable. You want your child to be able to see the same doctor for as long as possible and choosing a doctor who is kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable will ensure that your child is able to get the best care possible throughout their life.