A Pediatrician Way, Birth History Review and Initial Physical Examination

A Pediatrician Way, Birth History Review and Initial Physical Examination

After finishing the review of the birth record and performing the initial physical examination, parents should discuss the results with the pediatrician. These days, fathers are often present for most of the mother’s stay in the hospital, especially if this is the firstborn child. If this is the pediatrician’s first encounter with the parents, introductions are necessary. The pediatrician should be careful not to appear rushed—this is an important interview, and the parents will “hang on every word” that the physician says. An example of what the pediatrician should say follows:

The baby is well formed and beautiful (or handsome).
All the

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