Dr. Jill and others,

I am a pediatric nurse and a doula and I use to live in the Gwinnett
area. I am now in SW Florida. I have 3 grown children and 5 grand
children (most still in the Gwinnett area).

I would like my physician to have a website. To be able to email my
physician and get a response in a timely manner.
I like to have a pediatrician who not only says, it is ok with me if
you breastfeed, but also backs it up. When the going gets rough,
he/she doesn't just suggest a bottle of formula.
I would like a pediatrician who concentrates on nutrition for the
newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent.
I would like a pediatrician's office without formula samples or
booklets about breastfeeding from the formula companies.
I would like a pediatrician's office with a well and sick room.
I would like a pediatrician who shares call with another
pediatrician who has like policieis and views so I am not getting
conflicting information.
I would like a pediatrician who talks to my child and not just to me.
I would like a pediatrician who stays current with AAP guidelines.
I would like a pediatrician who truly obtains informed consent about
issues that affect my child.
I would like a pediatrician who teaches me about my child's upcoming
developmental milestones and what I can expect next.
I would like a pediatrician who sees their own patients in the
hospital when they are sick, who does not turn them over to the
hospitalists.
I would like a pediatrician who opens their office up to educators
in the area to use for teaching parenting classes, breastfeeding
classes, and even childbirth classes.
I would like a pediatrician who treats their nursing staff well.

Nancy J. Travis, RNC, CPN, MS
Birthing by the Sea Doula Services
Cape Coral, Florida 33991
www.doulascapecoral.com
Director of Women and Children's Services
The Children's Hospital of SW Florida
Cape Coral, Florida