Moments with Yaya
Doctor
Going to the doctor can often be a scary thought for some children, but Yaya knows that if she isn’t feeling well, the doctor will make her feel better again. When Yaya goes to her doctor, he gives her a sucker afterwards for being such a brave little girl.
There are many kinds of doctors. Children often go to a paediatrician, which is a doctor that is especially there for children. When you are born, a paediatrician is usually there to ensure that you are okay the minute you come into the world. Throughout your childhood, your paediatrician will check on you through regular visits to ensure you are growing properly and getting everything you need to stay healthy.
LEARN ABOUT DOCTOR
When Yaya goes to her doctor, he checks her ears, her throat and listens to her chest with his stethoscope. Yaya usually giggles when the cold stethoscope touches her back. Sometimes the doctor lets her listen to her heart beating through this funny looking instrument, it fascinates her. When Yaya plays dress up, she likes to pretend to be a doctor, and looks after all her dolls and teddy bears.
There are also more specialised doctors who work in the hospital. These are called surgeons. They operate on people that need more help in getting well again, and may need some kind of surgery to make the better. When you go for an operation, the surgeon puts you to sleep so that you don’t feel any pain during the procedure. When you wake up, you may fee l slightly groggy, but with a little rest, you will feel much better.
A dentist is also a doctor, who takes care of your teeth. We will need to visit the dentist at least once a year, for a check-up. If you have a sore tooth or your teeth are bothering you in some way, the dentist will make it all better. Too many sweets can make your teeth hurt, so always brush your teeth in the morning and the evening, so that your visit to the dentist can always be a pleasant one.
Grownups also go to the doctor and the dentist when they aren’t feeling too well. Doctors are there to help us get better with medicine. Sometimes the medicine the doctor gives us doesn’t always taste so nice, but we need to understand that this will make you feel better again.
