If a subspecialist is ever needed to treat your child, your regular pediatrician will help you find the right one for your child's problem. How to Find a Pediatrician for Your Baby A good way to start looking for a pediatrician is by asking your obstetrician for referrals. He or she will know local pediatricians who are competent and respected within the medical community. Other parents also can recommend pediatricians who have successfully treated their children. Once you have the names of several pediatricians you wish to consider, arrange a personal interview with each of them during the final months of your pregnancy.
Most pediatricians grant such preliminary interviews.
Both parents should attend these meetings if possible, to be sure you both agree with the pediatrician's policies and philosophy about child rearing. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask any questions. Most hospitals ask for the name of your pediatrician when you're admitted to deliver your baby. The delivery nurse will then call that pediatrician or his associate on call as soon as your baby is born. If you had any complications during either pregnancy or the delivery, your baby should be examined at birth.