What is the traditional gift for the doctor that delivered your child?

Ozymandias: What is the traditional gift for the doctor that delivered your child?
I am considering a gift for the Doctor that delivered my child. What is the traditional gift for such an event?

I was thinking a ‘silver dollar’ or something similar.

Thanks.
Just some info:

The doctor is a Military Doctor, so he doesnt get ‘phat paid’ for doing a good job.

Also, he did such a wonderful job, I think he deserves a small gift…

Answers and Views:

Answer by Christine H
I would have given my doctor a slap across the face…honestly…sorry I’m not much help.

Answer by Kristin
A check for the $ 13,000 medical bill ought to be enough.

Answer by mommy_2_liam
I sent my Dr a fruit basket after she delivered my baby.

Answer by baryymahoginer
How about that large pay check they’ll receive from you and your insurance company. No need for a gift/tip. If anything… a thank you card with a picture of the baby

Answer by preggomeggo
The bill you pay is enough.

Answer by mandolinmama
It’s a nice thought, but actully your doctor will get plenty enough of a gift when the insurance company pays. Isn’t it gift enough that he’s the first one to get to hold your baby?

Answer by Amber M
The traditional gift… Is a picture.

Usually when I go to my gyno’s office there are bulletin boards full of pictures of newborn babies… I think it’s beautiful.

Answer by CeciGirl
The traditional gift is the thousands upon thousands of dollars paid out to him/her by you and your insurance company!

Send the good doctor an announcement with a picture of your beautiful bundle of joy, write a lovely thank you card and leave it at that!

Save your money for diapers, formula, college……

And congratulations on the birth of your child!

Answer by mommy of 3&1/2
I would get a picture of the baby and put it in a frame and give it to them with a nice card. That would be enough. I LOVE my doctor this time and she will get a nice card that tells her how AWESOME she is with a nice picture of the baby. Good luck

Answer by New Mom to baby girl
I think just a thank you card would be appropriate. Or even a fruit basket. I really think the smile on your face is a huge sign of thank you that the doctor appreciates. They get so much joy being the one to delivery your child and they appreciate seeing your tears of joy.

Answer by christina k
I would ask to take your baby’s pic with the doctor….then go home and in your spare time (hahaha) print it out w/ a nice card and mail it to his office or hand deliver it on a check up.

Honestly the insureance check is enough.

Answer by Erica C
I know that people will say you are paying enough either out of pocket or through insurance for the birth of your baby. However, I did feel compelled, when my daughter was born to get a small gift for the doctor. I just felt that all the nurses, assistants and the doctor in the practice were so amazing and made me feel so comfortable for my 9 months, I really wanted to give a more personal thank.you.

So about a month or so after my daughter was born I went and bought a few cookie tins with “Mrs. Fields” cookies in it. I stopped by the office one afternoon after lunch and dropped them off with a thank you note and picture. That way it was a thank you to the entire office for such excellence in care.

They were so appreciative. It was nice because it was something for the whole office to enjoy. And the money was nominal, I spent under $ 20. It made me feel good to give them that token of appreciation.

Answer by g’s mama
Just send him/her a birth announcement with a thank you letter/card

Answer by keonli
Yes, the doctor does get a huge bill from us and our insurance companies, but they were also responsible for ensuring that our babies were delivered safely and that we got the proper care and guidance we needed. My mother has been diagnosed with numerous diseases and her doctors and nurses are so helpful that she ALWAYS gives them fruits and special dishes at Christmas as a thank you. They’ve kept her alive, and she expresses her gratitude. In return, they are ALWAYS nice to her and her doctors have even paid for certain medication for her themselves (she once had to take a type of injection that cost $ 1,000 per injection). While some say a thank you card is enough, it’s really up to you. I plan on getting my doctor a thank you card, some home cooked foods (I’m SE Asian so I can make dishes he probably doesn’t indulge in often), a basket of goodies for the whole office, and a picture of my son. It won’t be pricy at all and I think even if I do spend more than I planned on, it’ll be worth it because I have my baby in my arms!

Answer by mamason
I would think a simple “thank you” card with a picture of your little one would be nice enough. Your doc was only doing his job. After he gets out of the military, he’ll have a good retirement and still be practicing. What kinda money do you think he’ll be pulling in then? Just a thank you is enough.

Answer by curious
A Picture of the baby

Answer by Jumpin’ in the Dark
This is nontraditional though: how about a cute picture of your baby, then write (by hand) a note of thanks for safely bringing such an angelic person into the world. Package it into something that he can display on his clinic, sort of a commendation for services well rendered.

Answer by Linda
Precious Moments status are so sweet to give to anyone….They have some specifically for a Dr…..delivering a child…Check out your local Hallmark store…Or go on-line….What a nice idea…

Answer by debhas5
It’s usual to send a picture of the baby. If you think you need to send something else, then how about a Muffin basket or cookies with a lovely thank you note. This way they can share with all the others in the office who also worked on you during the pre-natal appointments. They truly do not expect anything else.