Where I’m at, a lot of pediatrician offices will do meet and greets while you’re pregnant and the OBGYN’s offices usually have recommendations. We had our son’s first appointment the day after we left the hospital, but he was jaundice and needed his bilirubin (sp?) checked. Vaccines started at the hospital, but your PED should be able to give you a print out of when the all will be.

To add^ they didn’t let me leave until I made an apt for that Friday which was only a couple days.

They’ll help you find one if no one is available.

Always better to find one you like ahead of time though.

Also, on the day of birth babe will get their first shot of hep and usually only get their second at their 1-2 month apt.

I had 1w apt and then a 2w apt. And just had her 1m Monday.

Vaccinations start day one at the hospital within hours of birth.

At least in my state they do. 🤷🏻‍♀️

You can start looking at pediatricians now if you want. At least get an idea of where and if they’re accepting new patients. The hospital usually helps you set up the first appointment I think. You will tell them the pediatrician you chose when you give birth, if you don’t have one they just assign one that works through the hospital.

Here you don’t get a paediatrician unless it’s required and your referred by your doctor you don’t book it yourself. Our kids always had their first check up at one week, and the health nurse gives you the vaccination schedule.