Q: New Patients

PRE NATAL Once a month we hold a group prenatal discussion hosted by a rotating SSP physician. New parents are invited to hear more about our office, tour our office (now virtually due to COVID), and ask questions. We briefly discuss our team, philosophy, accessibility, feeding, vaccines, and safety, just to name a few topics. Please call 301-625-2800 to inquire about the date of our next prenatal conference. NEWBORN & ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS Give us a call prior to hospital discharge to arrange for your baby’s first well visit, which is typically within 48 hours of bringing them home. Hospital discharge Going home Adoption Bringing your baby home TRANSFER We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies page. Complete transfer paperwork.

Question 1

New Patients

Accepted Answer

PRE NATAL
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Once a month we hold a group prenatal discussion hosted by a rotating SSP physician.  New parents are invited to hear more about our office, tour our office (now virtually due to COVID), and ask questions. We briefly discuss our team, philosophy, accessibility, feeding, vaccines, and safety, just to name a few topics.  Please call 301-625-2800 to inquire about the date of our next prenatal conference.   
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NEWBORN & ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Give us a call prior to hospital discharge to arrange for your baby’s first well visit, which is typically within 48 hours of bringing them home.
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Hospital discharge Going home
Adoption Bringing your baby home
TRANSFER
We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies page. Complete transfer paperwork.

Question 2

Well Child Care

Accepted Answer

Well child care is an important way to keep track of  your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental wellness.  
Well Child Care
Milestone Checklist by CDC
It is a time to review milestones, perform screenings, develop a rapport, and provide immunizations.
Well care serves an anchor but, don’t forget that you can make an appointment with your pediatrician at any point to discuss chronic or acute concerns in greater detail. There may be times when an additional visit is required in order to go into more detail.

Question 3

Adolescent Care

Accepted Answer

The Adolescent years are a miraculous and intriguing time for parents and child. We partner with you in helping your child transition from a young child to a young adult.  With this in mind, we start to help your child establish their role as their own health advocate and provide them time to confidentially discuss health concerns and encourage questions.  Please come prepared to provide your child this time 1 to 1 with their trusted pediatric provider
Stages of Adolescence 
Teens and Mental Health
Teen Screentime Guidance
Gender Diverse Youth
Substance Abuse Helpline

New York Times Article - Teens Are Struggling.... 
Washington Post Article - Teens Advice on Cell Phones

Question 4

Sick Care

Accepted Answer

Symptom Checker
This information is intended to provide a trusted site for review but, not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any illness.  Please schedule an appt for evaluation of any concerning symptoms
 
Fever
Fevers: What is it? What Causes it? What to do?
Tyelnol and Ibuprofen Dosing chart
Call for children under 2 months
Colds/URI
Typical Colds
Rashes
Rashes are common
Strep Throat (Pharyngitis)
What is Strep Throat
Vomiting
Vomiting with diarrhea
Vomiting without diarrhea
How to rehydrate
Diarrhea
Diarrhea - Causes
Diarrhea - What to do?

Question 5

Developmental Screening

Accepted Answer

Milestones Matter
Ages and Stages - Newborn to Young Adult

Question 6

Chronic Care

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Asthma, Allergy, Eczema (Atopic Diseases)
Asthma and Allergies
Allergies
ADHD
ADHD information
CHADD
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
Nutrition and Disordered Eating
Obesity Resources
Disordered Eating Patterns
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - More than Picky Eating
Acne
KidsHealth.org - Acne
Autism
HealthyChildren.org - Autism
Eczema 
KidsHealth.org - Eczema
Constipation
HealthyChildren.org - Constipation

Question 7

Guidance and Prevention

Accepted Answer

Fever Reducers
See Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosages
Sleep
Dr. Canapari - sleep specialist
Healthy Sleep Habits
Feeding Your Baby
Breastfeed or Bottlefeed
Car Seats 
Car Seats, Boosters, Front Seat, oh my
Toileting
Toileting

Question 8

Behavioral and Mental Health

Accepted Answer

Grief, Loss, Violence
Talking to kids about violence in the news
Helping Kids Navigate Scary News - PBS video
Helping Kids Grieve
Death of a Loved One (scroll down)
Depression
Why Do People Get Depressed?
HealthyChildren.org - Depression
Montgomery County Youth Crisis:  301-739-9697
Anxiety, Fears, Phobias
Book "What to do when you worry too much" by Dawn Heubner
http://www.worrywisekids.org/
Anxious stomach aches and headaches
Other Resources
Unstuck - Sane and Safe During the Pandemic (a free e-book)
Racism and Violence - How to Help Kids Handle the News
Will My Child Bounce Back From the Coronavirus Crisis
Multiple Mental Health Topics (Eating Disorders to Phobias)
National Institute of Mental Health

Question 9

Ear Piercing

Accepted Answer

We will pierce the ears of infants 3 months to 12 months old AND children over 9 years old.  We gently position children for accurate earring placement.   We will not forcibly restrain children for this procedure, hence, we advise those that have missed the infant timeframe to wait until after 9 yrs old.  Older children are typically able to tolerate the minor procedure and do not require a lot of encouraging to sit for both piercings. 
The piercing is not charged to insurance.  There is an out of pocket cost of $75. 
The 24k plated earrings are in a sterile, preloaded piercing device.
Please do not remove earrings for at least 6-8 weeks. 
Cleanse front and back of earring twice daily with an mild antiseptic.  We recommend a 50:50 ratio of hydrogen peroxide and water.

SILVER SPRING PEDIATRICS

SERVICES & TREATMENTS

New Patients

Well Child Care

Adolescent Care

Sick Care

Developmental Screening

Chronic Care

Guidance and Prevention

Behavioral and Mental Health

Ear Piercing

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Office Hours