MCHC vs. Private pediatricivian

[nicolejoy]

The nurses at my MCHC were also very pro breastfeeding. I breastfed for 15 months and they were VERY supportive. I don't know what it's like if you've chosen formula feeding, but I know formula feeding is very common here so I'm sure they'd also be supportive of the mother's choice - even if it's not what they think is ideal.

 

[yonge]

We do a combination, but we definitely love our MCHC. The nurses and doctors all know us by name whereas its the private doctor's office - not so much the paediatrician, but the nurses - that makes it feel like a factory. While the MCHC do cover all the vaccinations that are required in Hong Kong as well as do a thorough health assessment for your child, there are some vaccinations that you may want that are not available at the MCHC. For me, they are the ones for rotavirus and varicella (chicken pox). The varicella one is also available as a combination with the MMR, so you can either skip the MMR shot at the MCHC or go for the varicella one separately at the private doctor's office. There's also HiB, which is the one that's included in the 5-in-1 and 6-in-1, but I'm not sure if it's available as a standalone, so you may need to check.

 

[1sttimemom]

Great experience so far with MCHC. I like how systematic they are with developmental check-ups and immunizations are free!!! It is a bit of a wait, esp on Sat though. I will say that the doctors at the MCHC I go to (Tsing Yi) are a bit grumpy, so I prefer my paed if baby is sick. The nurses are great though and they really try to help!

 

[chuckles]

Sorry, just early pregnant and I have no idea what MCHC is? can someone shed some light thanks..

 

[Gataloca]

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[NewBabyLA]

Silly question but does Queen Mary have the MCHC's - or do I have to go somewhere else for this?