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By DR. ROBERT SELDEN

University of Virginia Hospital

Ten or 20 years ago, it was infrequent to find physicians who gave pediatric care involved with a new baby and its parents earlier than at the time of delivery. Gradually times have changed.

Today, I want to introduce the term prenatal pediatric education. It refers to the concept that meeting between prospective parents and the baby*s future doctor can be very important to those who meet, as well as in the best interest of the child.

The most logical time for such a meeting is two or three months before the expected date of delivery. This allows the physician to assess the needs of the parents and help them in making

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