Doctor rec.- Memphis, TN

[benniben]

Hi all!

I am new to the site and I am in desperate need of doctor recommendations for Memphis, TN. We are moving to Bartlett, TN in February and I will be 30 weeks pregnant. I have to pick a doctor quickly and I know very little about the doctors in the area. I want a doctor who is not going to push induction on me, who is supportive of natural childbirth, etc. I need any and all suggestions since I will be in the 3rd trimester when we get there.

I'm also looking for recommendations of pediatricians who are supportive of or at least tolerant of a delayed vaccination schedule.

Any suggestions of who to absolutely avoid would be great too!

Thank you!!

[OdinsMommy0409]

Hope the move goes well for you. If you some help getting started with finding some like-minded mamas in the Memphis area, I highly recommend joining the Alternamamas of Memphis group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/alternamamasofmemphis/

We even have a doc that has natural birth-minded doctors and other natural birth-oriented recs like doulas and midwives. I don't have any recs on OBs as I'm having a midwife-assisted home birth, but I can say that I absolutely love my midwife. There is also a doc (might be in the same one as alt-vax-no vax friendly doctors. All Better Pediatrics tends to be the #1 recommendation, particularly for those who don't vax, then a couple docs at Laurelwood Pediatrics and a small handful of other doctors.

Anyways, definitely join the group on Facebook. You'll get lots of support from some great women. :-)

[rebeccajm]

Sorry to hijack, but I am looking for a ped recommendation in the same area.  I actually live an hour away, but I am willing to drive to Memphis.  I'm actually planning ahead.  My sons have had the same doctor since the first one was born.  They both had delayed vaxes.  My 2 y/o has 4 shots needed to "catch up" and my 4 y/o will "need" 4 shots before kindergarten.   I'm not sure how their doc will react when I tell him I don't want any more vaxes for my boys, or if there are even any docs here who will support me.  (The 2 y/o had eczema as an infant and a peanut allergy confirmed recently.  In researching for his case, I have decided to stop vaccinating altogether.)  I need a back-up. Can you tell me which doctors from Laurelwood Pediatrics are specifically non-vax friendly?  

I have also requested membership to the Facebook group.  Thank you!

[benniben]

Hi! The two main pediatricians I have been told are good are Tamara Folz (who actually has a Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/#!/allbetterpediatrics

...and Dr. Hanson at Laurelwood Pediatrics.

I have not visited either yet, but I am going to see Dr. Folz first and if we like her then I think we will stick with her. I have heard she is a breastfeeding advocate and is supportive of parents decisions regarding vaccinations.

The Facebook group mentioned in the post above is GREAT! I cannot say enough about how much awesome information I have received from these mamas! :)

[rebeccajm]

Thank you for the information! I see that Laurelwood has nice hours of operation, including 7 pm closing on weekdays and some Saturday hours, too.  That would be nice, considering we will be driving an hour.  I will keep Dr. Hanson in mind if I get shot down by our ped here.

Let me know how it goes with Dr. Folz. :)