| Having a baby is one of the most
rewarding times of your life. Tonawanda Pediatrics is dedicated to
helping you care for your child - keeping your baby happy and healthy.
Prenatal
visits to our office by expectant parents is encouraged. We
offer individual day-time visits, as well as group orientation
sessions in the evening. Contact any of our offices to
schedule
a visit. This visit allows you to:
- meet our staff
- find out where we are
- have any of your baby care questions
answered
- And allows us to learn of any possible
family health problems that run in either side of your family.
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Important baby care issues to think about
before the baby is born:
Feeding Your Baby
We strongly encourage all mothers to try
breast feeding their babies. Breast feeding is the healthiest nutrition
for babies. All of our Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are certified
Lactation (breastfeeding) Specialists. Their extensive knowledge and
dedication can make breast feeding very enjoyable and successful for you
and your baby.
Circumcision
If you wish to have your baby boy circumcised,
this will be done by your Obstetrician before your baby leaves the
hospital. There is no clear medical need to circumcise your baby. It is,
however, routinely done by most parents. We would be happy to discuss
this further with you at any time.
Our pediatricians care
for babies born at:
Babies born at other area hospitals are
welcome to come to our office after birth. We would be happy to
recommend a pediatrician to care for your baby while at another
hospital.
You do not need to "register" with
our office before your baby delivers. If you would like Tonawanda
Pediatrics to be your baby's doctor, simply tell the hospital staff this
when you arrive at the hospital to give birth. The hospital will notify
our office when your baby is born. One of our pediatricians will be in
to see you and your baby when they do hospital "rounds" that
morning.
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for more information on finding a doctor for your child
Please call us at our Tonawanda office, (716) 691-3400, or our Grand
Island office, (716) 775-3400.
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