How my pediatricians played a vital role in parenting

So many of you would have come to know by now that I am a mommy of a 3 year old and she was born in India and I made sure I will select a pediatrician who will be able to understand what my needs are!
◦ He/She must be in sync with me regarding breastfeeding, baby-led weaning, potty training etc.,
◦ Clean environment
◦ Respects patients needs

So back in India I was lucky enough that my pediatrician didn’t force me to give formula milk. Even though the nurse forced us to get the formula milk from them he said when the mumma understands the concept of breastfeeding and wants to try breastfeeding in this era don’t pressurize her for top feed. My concern at that phase of my life was to select a pediatrician who supports breastfeeding atleast 6 months without any force and I was able to find them both in Salem as well as in Chennai.

The doctor didn’t give us medicines for unnecessary stuffs. I understood the cycle of my daughter’s gut strength and the emotional bond she needs from me I didn’t ask him the reason for her to cry but still he was also in page with me for not supporting colic acid medicines/ gripe water etc., which was a plus for me.

When my daughter was 10 months old we moved to US and found a doctor who supported me in breastfeeding my daughter and to follow the baby-led weaning. I trusted my doctor and my daughter.

When my concern about potty training was raised they supported us that not to force her and go with the pace of the child.

I made sure I don’t force my daughter at any cost. And luckily when peer pressured me to start potty training at the age of 2 I said to myself I will trust my daughter and when I raised the concern to my paed even she said Start the process only when She shows a sign and these things support us to be confident

In US when you say you cosleep they will look at you in shock but when I said I cosleep even being American she respected my decision and supported me on this. So where ever you are try to find a pediatrician who is in sync with you.

My usual say on parenting theory is no parenting is good or bad. We are no one to judge another parent but this is what suited my family. Since it suited us it doesn’t mean it will suit others too. This way of life needed one sort of pediatrician which I got help on!

My pediatrician’s role played a major break in our parenting style. Only because they cooperated with us we were able to lead a peaceful parenting journey.


So before selecting a pediatrician
◦ Do your enough research to check if your ideologies suit that person
◦ Check for his/ her history like studies, recommendations
◦ The behavior of the pediatrician with the kids like the smooth handling with the kids and the kid’s parents

This is a long-standing relationship so check for the good vibes and connect with the pediatrician. If you sense something wrong please do change the doctor. Please do share with us your journey with the pediatrician.
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