(HealthDay News) -- Add "choosing a pediatrician" to the long to-do list for expectant parents.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should ask the following questions when choosing a baby's pediatrician:

• Does the doctor accept your insurance? What are the office hours? Is the doctor taking new patients?
• How often should a baby see the doctor during the first year?
• Which hospital does the doctor use? What is the doctor's preferred method of contact?
• How much are office visits, immunizations and other care costs?
• Is after-hours care available when your child is sick or when you have questions?

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