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Whether you are in the home stretch of your pregnancy or have just given birth, you most probably agree that nothing is more exhilarating than anticipating your baby’s “firsts”: their first cry, first smile, first coo, among many others. However, there’s one other “first” that you need to anticipate, and this is highly essential for
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Central to the fruition of your goal to have your child live a healthy, happy, and productive life is to build a good relationship with the person responsible for their health care—their pediatrician. But how long should your child see their pediatrician, and when is it time to switch to an adult physician? Let’s find
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If you’re in the final stretch of your pregnancy, you’re probably busy making all the necessary preparations for your baby’s arrival: picking a car seat, getting baby clothes and a crib, painting the nursery, etc. But have you chosen a pediatrician yet? If not, it’s time that you do. Choosing a pediatrician is an important
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