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Sometimes, it takes a doctor to spot a problem with your child \u2013 maybe something a parent didn\u2019t notice, or dismissed as an idiosyncrasy or even felt was normal.<\/p>\n

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Dr. \u00a0Andrea Mead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A little girl came in for a checkup with Dr. Andrea Mead<\/a> one day and the physician noticed the child had an awkward gait.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt turns out, she had a brain tumor,\u201d the pediatrician said. \u201cI don\u2019t want to scare anyone, but sometimes a doctor can notice something subtle a parent might dismiss.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Mead has recently joined the pediatric team at UCHealth\u2019s Pediatrics \u2013 Loveland.<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Mead is no stranger to Colorado; she grew up here, did her undergraduate work at the University of Colorado, and returned home after she attained her medical degree. She has practiced in Colorado for 18 years and is raising her family here.<\/p>\n

As a mom, and as a physician, she\u2019s a firm believer in the importance of well-baby and well-child visits. Seeing her patients grow from infants to college students has been a rewarding experience, she said.<\/p>\n

Even if a child seems healthy, there are signs a physician looks for to determine normal development.<\/p>\n

\u201cBasically, the main thing we\u2019re looking for is growth \u2013 there can be some subtle things we can check if they\u2019re not growing properly. For example, sometimes we can spot congenital heart disease just two weeks after birth,\u201d she said. \u201cA child might seem totally fine after birth, then it shows up later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eye health also is an important factor in early childhood development, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith toddlers, I like to check their vision and eyes. If we don\u2019t catch \u2018lazy eye\u2019 or \u2018wandering eye\u2019 early, the child can lose vision, because your vision develops as you grow,\u201d Dr. Mead said.<\/p>\n

Nutrition is another major concern.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso at two weeks, we are making sure your baby is eating well, and gaining weight,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

As children get older, a pediatrician will check on development, such as fine and gross motor skills and speech delays. If spotted early, the doctor will look for underlying problems and often prescribe therapy to correct the situation early, she said.<\/p>\n

How often should a child see a physician? Typically, she said, visits are scheduled at 2 weeks, 2 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year, then at 15 and 18 months and age 2. After that, yearly exams are the norm unless a child becomes ill, develops a problem, needs vaccines or if a parent has other concerns.<\/p>\n

School sports physicals are important, too. \u201cThey can uncover heart murmurs, high blood pressure, and other issues,\u201d such as unusual weight loss or gain, she said.\u00a0 Eating disorders or obesity can become \u201ca significant medical problem that, if dealt with early, can prevent more serious adult issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vaccines are an important part of wellness, Dr. Mead said.<\/p>\n

They begin at birth, and should be given at 2, 4, 6, 12, 15 and18 months to start. Then, children need their pre-kindergarten shots, then additional ones before going into 6th grade. Some kids also get boosters before college.<\/p>\n

What if parents object to vaccines?<\/p>\n

\u201cI usually try to go through the risks and benefits of each vaccine. Parents need to know what they are. I\u2019ve done a lot of medical missions internationally, so I have seen first-hand the effects of not getting vaccines.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen polio, I\u2019ve seen tetanus, and it\u2019s not pretty. I tell them, \u2018You\u2019re a plane flight away from many of these diseases.\u2019\u00a0 I tell them they really should not travel outside of the U.S. if they are not vaccinated.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

Dr. Mead she does not want to see her patients ever get these disorders. After she gives her opinion and hands out information on each vaccine, it\u2019s the parents\u2019 right to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they still decline, I warn them that I\u2019ll bring it up at every visit. Usually they laugh and say OK,\u201d Dr. Mead said.<\/p>\n

Many times, parents decide to vaccinate, but not always.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of pediatrics is developing a relationship over time and developing a sense of trust with the physician,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s all about trust.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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