International Adoption Medicine (S1:E18)

On today's episode, we're diving into the topic of international adoption and international adoption medicine best practices. We explore how primary care providers can support families who are expanding their families through international adoption.

Joining us is Gretchen Domek, MD, Director of the International Adoption Clinic and Senior Investigator for the Center of Global Health at Children's Colorado. Dr. Domek is also the assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In this episode:

• Why pre-adoption reviews are critical for families
• The importance of a post-adoption evaluation
• Expectations and guidelines for conducting a follow-up consultation
• Common health issues to look for in internationally adopted children
• Behavioral problems that are common in internationally adopted children
• Methods for adapting to culturally different feeding techniques
• Common questions adoptive families may ask and how to respond
• How a careful assessment can help you determine a child's age