Why do I need a paediatrician?
After baby is born, a specialist baby doctor (the paediatrician) checks that baby is healthy. A similar check is performed prior to baby going home, and the paediatrician will also visit every day of your admission in hospital. This will occur at both hospitals. After your discharge from hospital, your baby will be checked at 6 weeks of age by their paediatrician. You will need to check with that particular paediatrician regarding an appointment, usually through their secretaries at their private rooms. Please see the “contacts” page for paediatricians telephone numbers and details. Unless you had a preference, you will be allocated to the paediatrician taking their turn to be the “paediatrician of the day”.
