And once chosen, the ideal is to maintain continuity in the child-paediatrician relationship. Ask for recommendations from your gynaecologist and friends. Once you have a few names, you'll need to list your own priorities the tangibles and the slightly less tangibles. The tangible aspects are those practical things that will make visits and interactions with the doctor and office more enjoyable and practical.
Philosophy is a somewhat intangible.
Different ways of looking after the health and rearing of children are not right or wrong, just different. It s a good idea to meet up some baby doctors before the baby is born. When you call to make the appointment ask how much time you'll have with the physician, so that you can pace your questions. Actually it makes no difference, unless it makes a difference to you. In medical school, paediatricians are trained to care for patients of the opposite sex - it's a vital part of their education.