The Pediatrician's Blog
Articles about appointments, preparing for a consultation, and looking after your child's health.
- Published: First visit to the pediatricianHow a first appointment with a new doctor works, what to bring with you, and what to mention so that ongoing care starts properly.Read more
- Published: Newborn check-ups in BatumiWhat early newborn monitoring involves, when to show your baby to a doctor after discharge from the maternity hospital, and how the first weeks of care are organised in Georgia.Read more
- Published: Routine child check-upsWhy a healthy child should still see the pediatrician, how often at different ages, and what a routine examination includes.Read more
- Published: A child falling ill in BatumiWhat to do in the first hours of an illness, when a scheduled appointment is enough, when a home visit is more convenient, and when emergency care is needed.Read more
- Published: Home visit or clinicHow a home visit differs from a clinic appointment, when each format is more convenient, and what to prepare in both cases.Read more
- Published: Vaccination in GeorgiaHow Georgia's vaccination system works, which documents you will need, and how to plan your child's vaccinations together with the pediatrician.Read more
- Published: Vaccinations after movingWhat to do with vaccination records from another country, how the pediatrician aligns different schedules, and where to start with vaccination in Georgia.Read more
- Published: Missed vaccinationsWhy a missed vaccination is a solvable task, how catch-up vaccination works, and what to do first.Read more
- Published: Medical records when movingWhich of your child's medical documents are worth bringing when moving to Georgia, and how to store them so the first doctor's visit goes productively.Read more
- Published: Medical care after movingHow to organise your child's medical care in a new city: a pediatrician, emergency numbers, pharmacies and insurance.Read more
- Published: Lab tests at homeHow home sample collection works for children: which tests can be done without a clinic visit, and how to prepare.Read more
- Published: Preparing for a blood testFasting or not, whether water is allowed, and how to help your child stay calm: a practical guide for parents.Read more
- Published: Preparing for an ultrasoundHow ultrasound scans work for children, what preparation each type of scan needs, and what to bring with you.Read more
- Published: Certificates for school and nurseryThe types of medical certificates, what you need to get one issued, and how the process works with the pediatrician.Read more
- Published: Pediatric orthopaedist consultationWho monitors the development of a child's musculoskeletal system, which observations can be a reason to see an orthopaedist, and how the consultation goes.Read more
- Published: Children's massageHow a general wellness massage differs from a therapeutic one, when a doctor may recommend it, and how a course works.Read more
- Published: The first year of lifeHow to organise pediatric monitoring in the first year, what matters in feeding and development, and when vaccinations happen.Read more
- Published: Children's medicine kitThe minimum kit that helps in the first hours of an illness or injury, and the rules for storing medicines safely at home.Read more
- Published: Moving to Batumi with a childWhat to arrange in the first weeks after the move: documents, a pediatrician, housing, nursery or school, and emergency contacts.Read more
- Published: Preparing for a pediatric consultationWhat to bring, how the examination works, and what you take away from the appointment.Read more