How to Choose Your Pediatrician

We recommend you begin your search a few months before your baby’s due date, and know that some babies can – surprise! – come early. Your OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) or midwife may already be asking for the name and contact information of your pediatrician. They will require it upon delivery.

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How to Choose Your Pediatrician

Start Your Search

You might ask for recommendations from friends or family or neighbors in your community. Importantly, you should check your insurance to see what pediatricians are in your plan. Here are the lists of insurance we accept:

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Check Accrediation

You can also find a pediatrician through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “Find a Pediatrician” tool which lists accredited members. Here at Bluebird Kids Health, all of our physicians are members of the AAP.

Meet Our Providers

Pick a Person You Trust and Like

It can be helpful to review a pediatrician’s personal biography and look for experiences or interests that align with your family and your values.

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Prepare a list of questions

We recommend you prepare a list of questions for the pediatrician for when you meet. Remember, there are neither correct or incorrect questions. Possible questions could include asking about:

Their approach to care
Their background and experience with newborns
Their background and experience with medical concerns that run in your family
Their availability and the practice’s office hours
What they would do in an emergency situation
The practice’s affiliation to pediatric hospitals in the area
The practice’s policy on childhood vaccinations and how the pediatrician approaches these conversations
How to reach them outside of office hours or for medical questions
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Why Parents Choose Bluebird Kids

We Know Every Baby Is Different

Every appointment reflects that. Our pediatricians take the time to actually know your child — no rushing, no one-size-fits-all.

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We Never Make Questions Wait

Your care team is always reachable through the patient portal, and when you need to speak to someone right away, our after-hours nursing line is available 24/7.

We want to be your village

Our job isn't just to keep your baby healthy — it's to make sure you feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way."

Meet Our Newborn Experts

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Nurse Practioner

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Pediatric Nurse Practioner

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Nurse Practioner

Teiarra Swilling, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Laura Steelman

Pediatrician

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Pediatrician

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Nurse Practitioner

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South Florida Medical Director, Pediatrician

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Great Care Starts Before the Baby Arrives

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Learn More About Newborn Care

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First Visits to the Pediatrician 

Your baby's first few visits are some of the most important. Here's exactly what to expect.

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Newborn Sleep

What's normal, what's safe, and how to survive the early weeks when sleep feels like a distant memory.

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Newborn Hygiene

From bath time to umbilical cord care to diapers, a simple guide to keeping your newborn clean and comfortable.

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Your Newborn's Development

What to expect in your baby's first weeks and months — and how your Bluebird Kids care team tracks their growth along the way.

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Postpartum Self-Care

Taking care of a newborn means taking care of yourself too. Resources and reassurance for the journey.

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Feeding Your Newborn

Everything you need to know about feeding your baby — breast, formula, or both. No judgment, just support.

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Frequently asked questions

What information should I expect to review at my newborn’s first visit?

Will you see my newborn without insurance?

How soon should I make an appointment with a newborn?

Can I meet my pediatrician before my newborn arrives?

What insurance plans do you accept?

Are you accepting new patients and families?