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What Are the Best Uses of Blueberry Pediatrics?

EVERYTHING! Yes, everything! So you may be thinking, "well then why do I need my doctor's pediatrician?!" You absolutely do need your regular pediatrician that you see for well-checks, vaccines, and all of your regular concerns. Blueberry is an added layer of support that is available for your urgent care and child rearing needs. We can prevent an unnecessary visit to the ER or urgent care, we are available all hours of the day or night (even for that 2am spike of fever!), you can reach us by text, phone call, or video, and we respond within 45 minutes with an average response time of 10 minutes.

Here are 10 Examples As to How Blueberry Can Help You and Your Family

1. You are cutting your baby's fingernails when you make the mistake of snipping a piece of her skin and she is bleeding. No need to run to urgent care. Text a Blueberry pediatrician through our app or website, send a picture of the injury, and we will give you instructions on how to best handle it!

1. Your daughter is complaining of left ear pain and has a fever for 2 days. We've got you covered! Hook up the otoscope we send you in your at-home diagnostic kit, video an image of the inside of her ear, and send it over to us. We will make the diagnosis of an ear infection, send a prescription to your pharmacy, and you are good to go without leaving the comfort of your home!

1. Having trouble potty training? Just click to start a sick visit, type in that you need advice on potty training, and a Pediatrician will call you to discuss. He or she will listen to your specific scenario including what tactics you have tried, what works, what doesn't work, and what motivates your child. The doctor will then create a personally tailored plan in order to lead you to success.

1. While playing outside your daughter got stung by a bee on her finger. This is a nerve-wracking scenario if it's the first or second time it happens to your child and you are not sure if she will have an allergic reaction. You don't have to worry through it alone though- just take pictures of the sting and send it over to us. We will tell you what to look out for, what treatment you can use to avoid discomfort, let you know if everything looks okay, explain what looks like a dangerous situation, and how to escalate if there is a true concern for a bad allergic reaction. If your daughter's finger starts to get more swollen, send an updated picture. If she starts to get itchy all over, message the doctor and we can continue to guide you as the situation changes.

1. Speaking of changing situations, kids don't just get better the minute you hang up the phone with the doctor. Their illnesses change and their symptoms evolve over time. For instance, if your child is vomiting and was originally drinking fluids but has now stopped, we can continue to help you throughout all of it, even minute to minute if needed. You have a dedicated team of about 6 doctors that communicate with each other and will know exactly what is going on with your child so you don't have to explain things all over again every time you speak to a Blueberry Doctor. Unlike other telemedicine services, your team of Pediatricians doesn't change. This is called continuity of care. You will always have the same doctors receiving your texts and calls. You will get to know them and they will get to know you and your family.

1. Uh-oh, your son fell on the concrete and has a cut beneath his chin. You end up in the dreaded situation of not knowing if stitches are needed for an injury. Blueberry Pediatricians are trained in urgent care, emergency room, and primary care matters. They can guide you through this stressful time and help you decide whether a trip to the emergency room is needed or not. It is not fun to alter your day to take a trip to the emergency room where you may wait for hours to be seen only to be sent home and told there is nothing for them to do and the cut will heal on its own. We can tell you that within minutes without you leaving home - for any situation!

1. What is that rash?! Diaper rashes, eczema, newborn rashes, allergic reactions, viral rashes, and the list goes on and on. Rashes can look very scary. Most of the time they are relatively harmless and go away on their own, but having a doctor's eye on it can be super helpful to decrease the worry they cause. You just take a picture and send it over. A doctor will be able to tell you what the rash is, how it is likely to evolve, what may be causing it, and what treatments you can use for it.

1. You're prescribed an antibiotic for your sinus infection but you are breastfeeding and are unsure if you can continue to give your baby your milk while taking the medication. Our team is full of breastfeeding experienced mom doctors and we've got you covered. We can help you navigate all things having to do with breastfeeding, including clogged ducts, increasing breastmilk supply, and figuring out if your baby is getting enough to eat.

1. The dreaded 2am fever when you are up all night with a cranky child and concerned because you don't know when it will end. It's not easy and can feel very lonely to be in this situation. However, you are not alone because we are here for you... even at 2am. We can walk you through what to look out for, what to do for the fever, dosages of fever reducing medications, and tips to keep your child well-hydrated.

1. That "silly" question that it's really not necessary to go to a Pediatrician's office to ask but you want a more reliable answer to than the one you got from google. We don't believe any question is silly or small. It is all important! Babies are not born with manuals and parents are not magically equipped with all the solutions to all the new scenarios they will face as kids grow up. Text us your question. We want to hear from you and be here for you.

We are so glad we can be the access to Pediatricians that all parents need and deserve!