Alexander, a pediatric gastroenterologist, said he was inspired to study factors that influence colic after observing first - time mothers with colicky babies making
frequent visits to their pediatricians and pediatric gastroenterologists.
You will be making
frequent visits to your Pediatrician during the first year of your child's life so that his growth and development can be closely monitored.
Alexander — who is a pediatric gastroenterologist — said he was inspired to study factors that influence colic after observing first - time mothers with colicky babies making
frequent visits to their pediatricians and pediatric gastroenterologists.
Not exact matches
By the time your due date arrives, you've become a pro at prenatal doctor's
visits and while labor and delivery marks the end of your nearly constant prenatal check ups, now it's baby's turn
to frequent the
pediatrician for numerous check ups!
In addition
to frequent and routine contact with young children,
pediatricians are especially likely
to see children with emotional / behavioral problems, because these children tend
to visit their
pediatricians more frequently than do other children (Zuckerman, Moore, & Glei, 1996).
Because
pediatricians have nearly universal, relatively
frequent and recurring contact with young children and their families, they are uniquely well positioned
to have an impact on developmental outcomes through anticipatory guidance at well - child
visits, early developmental screening, practice - based developmental interventions, community linkage and referral programs, and advocacy for broader social change
to support child development.40 — 44 This study reinforces the potential benefits of practice - based programs that support parenting and the home learning environment, such as «Reach Out and Read» and «Healthy Steps for Young Children,» 16,45,46 as well as community - based programs that help guide families through systems of care for developmental support, like Help Me Grow.47 Efforts
to connect pediatric practices with home visitor and early care and education providers may provide referral opportunities for promoting early brain development.48 — 52