The American Academy of Pediatrics last endorsed the prenatal visit in a policy statement in April 1984. The Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health recognizes that significant social changes have occurred since then and asserts its continuing support for this service as a valuable component of comprehensive pediatric care.
Most pediatricians think that the prenatal visit is helpful to themselves and prospective parents.
Because they do not initiate the visits, many pediatricians have found that discussing the concept with the referring obstetrician in the community has been very helpful in increasing the number of these visits. Establishing the physician-parent relationship. The prenatal period is a good time to start building the therapeutic alliance that should last throughout the child's pediatric care. Pediatricians who meet with the parents before the delivery demonstrate how much they value this relationship. Gathering basic information.