Prompt #51Postpartum 0–3 mo

Prompt 51: The Pediatrician Visit Prep Sheet

When to use it

You have a pediatrician appointment coming up (usually 2-3 days after discharge, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months). You want to walk in prepared.

The Prompt

I have a pediatrician appointment for baby on [DATE]. Baby is [AGE].

I want to walk in prepared. Help me.

My context:
- Baby age: [E.G., "5 days" / "2 weeks" / "1 month" / "2 months"]
- Feeding: [E.G., "exclusively breast, 10 feeds/day" / "formula, every 3 hrs" / "combo" / "I have concerns"]
- Output: [E.G., "X wet diapers, Y poops in 24 hrs" / "I haven't tracked" / "concerning color"]
- Sleep: [E.G., "waking every 2-3 hrs" / "I have concerns" / "I think it's normal"]
- Weight: [E.G., "we just got home from hospital, lost 7%" / "I don't know" / "I have a home scale" / "back to birth weight"]
- Concerns: [LIST — e.g., "jaundice looks worse" / "rash" / "won't stop crying" / "not gaining"]
- Vaccinations due: [E.G., "Hep B at birth (declined/done)" / "2-month vaccines coming" / "I want to ask about the schedule"]
- Partner: [E.G., "coming" / "not coming" / "I want them to ask specific things"]

Please give me:
1. The questions the pediatrician WILL ask (and how to have answers ready)
2. The 5 questions I should ask at this visit
3. The things to TRACK in the 2-3 days before (so I have data)
4. Red flags they're screening for (and how to bring up concerns)
5. The vaccine conversation (if applicable) — questions to ask
6. The 'I disagree with your recommendation' script (so I can push back kindly)
7. What to write down DURING the visit (so I remember)
8. When to call BEFORE the next appointment (vs. wait)

Important: I want to use the 15-20 minutes well.

Example output

*"They will ask: feeds/day (how often, how long, supplements?), output (pees/poops, color), weight changes, sleep, any concerns. Track for 3 days: feeds, pees, poops, anything unusual. Questions to ask: (1) Is weight gain on track? (2) Is [specific concern] normal? (3) What should I watch for before next visit? (4) What milestones are we working toward? (5) When is the next visit and what vaccines? Vaccine conversation: ask about each one (Hep B, Rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, PCV, Polio, RV), what it prevents, common side effects, your options. 'I disagree' script: 'I'd like to understand your recommendation and explore alternatives. Can we talk about [delay, alternative schedule, single-vaccine option]?' Write down: vaccines given, weight, milestones, next visit, when to call."*

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