Introduction
Visiting your child’s paediatrician or GP may feel daunting, but it can help to be prepared ahead of your appointment. To help you stay equipped in these situations, take a look at the below discussion guide for you to use when visiting your child’s doctor.
How to prepare before meeting your child’s doctor
Talking to a doctor is an important first step to take in order to understand if their is a problem with growth. Use this guide to initiate a discussion with your child’s doctor and keep track of the questions you want to ask them. You can write in the answers you receive and take notes for future visits.
| What height and weight percentile does my child fall into? |
| Do my child’s measurements suggest there’s a problem with their growth? |
| Has my child’s height and weight percentile changed since the last visit? |
| What should my child’s annual growth rate be? |
| What is my child’s mid-parental height and are they on track to reach it? |
| Does my child need to see a specialist? |
| What are the next steps? |