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 (tel: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(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond/Pages/Going-Home.aspx) • Adoption Bringing your baby home(https://www.whattoexpect.com/family/bringing-your-adopted-baby-home.aspx) TRANSFER We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies (undefined)page. Complete transfer paperwork. New Patient Form(undefined) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined

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 (tel: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(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond/Pages/Going-Home.aspx)
 • Adoption Bringing your baby home(https://www.whattoexpect.com/family/bringing-your-adopted-baby-home.aspx)
TRANSFER
We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies (undefined)page. Complete transfer paperwork. 
 
New Patient Form(undefined)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined

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(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Well-Child-Care-A-Check-Up-for-Success.aspx)
 • Milestone Checklist by CDC(https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/checklists/all_checklists.pdf)
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 (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Stages-of-Adolescence.aspx)
Teens and Mental Health(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Teens-Watch-for-Danger-Signs.aspx)
Teen Screentime Guidance(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/screentime-teens.html?ref=search)
Gender Diverse Youth(https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/transgender-and-gender-diverse-youth-122.aspx)
Substance Abuse Helpline(https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline)

New York Times Article - Teens Are Struggling.... (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/well/family/mental-health-teens-parents.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20230225&instance_id=86302&nl=the-morning&regi_id=89628606&segment_id=126286&te=1&user_id=13cbc2e8ee666bcad076e7acef85ea18)
Washington Post Article - Teens Advice on Cell Phones (https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/02/07/teens-advice-cell-phones/)

Question 4

Sick Care

Accepted Answer

Symptom Checker(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/Symptom-Checker/Pages/default.aspx)
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?(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/fever.html?ref=search)
 • Tyelnol and Ibuprofen Dosing chart(undefined)
 • Call for children under 2 months
Colds/URI
 • Typical Colds(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cold.html?ref=search)
Rashes
 • Rashes are common(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Rash+or+Redness+-+Widespread)
Strep Throat (Pharyngitis)
 • What is Strep Throat(https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/strep-throat.html?WT.ac=ctg#catsick)
Vomiting
 • Vomiting with diarrhea(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Vomiting+With+Diarrhea)
 • Vomiting without diarrhea(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Vomiting+Without+Diarrhea)
 • How to rehydrate(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/vomiting-sheet.html?ref=search)
Diarrhea
 • Diarrhea - Causes(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Diarrhea)
 • Diarrhea - What to do?(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/diarrhea.html?ref=search)

Question 5

Developmental Screening

Accepted Answer

Milestones Matter(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Milestones-Matter.aspx)
Ages and Stages (https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/pages/default.aspx)- Newborn to Young Adult

Question 6

Chronic Care

Accepted Answer

Asthma, Allergy, Eczema (Atopic Diseases)
 • Asthma and Allergies(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergies-asthma/Pages/default.aspx)
 • Allergies(https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/allergies.html?ref=search#catskin-stuff)
ADHD
 • ADHD information(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/adhd/Pages/default.aspx)
 • CHADD(https://chadd.org/)
 • NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales(undefined)
Nutrition and Disordered Eating
 • Obesity Resources(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/obesity/Pages/default.aspx\)
 • Disordered Eating Patterns(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Treating-Eating-Disorders.aspx)
 • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - More than Picky Eating(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-arfid-4137232)
Acne
 • KidsHealth.org - Acne(https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/acne.html#catsick)
Autism
 • HealthyChildren.org - Autism(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/default.aspx)
Eczema 
 • KidsHealth.org - Eczema(https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eczema-atopic-dermatitis.html#catskin-stuff)
Constipation
 • HealthyChildren.org - Constipation (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Constipation)

Question 7

Guidance and Prevention

Accepted Answer

Fever Reducers
 • See Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosages(undefined)
Sleep
 • Dr. Canapari - sleep specialist(https://drcraigcanapari.com/)
 • Healthy Sleep Habits(https://www.zerotothree.org/espanol/sleep)
Feeding Your Baby
 • Breastfeed or Bottlefeed(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/Pages/Should-I-Breastfeed-or-Bottlefeed.aspx)
Car Seats 
 • Car Seats, Boosters, Front Seat, oh my(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx)
Toileting
 • Toileting(https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/266-potty-training-learning-to-the-use-the-toilet)

Question 8

Behavioral and Mental Health

Accepted Answer

Grief, Loss, Violence
 • Talking to kids about violence in the news(https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/talking-kids-about-attack-capitol)
 • Helping Kids Navigate Scary News - PBS video(https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-kids-navigate-scary-news-stories?utm_campaign=currentevents_2021&utm_content=1609974015&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0GbnJYmlfldM8vgDL9hYz_rVK8zhFUtxb9RwGSabpZcv2O_ACXMLcmOLY)
 • Helping Kids Grieve(https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/)
 • Death of a Loved One (scroll down)(https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/topic/grief/?ytid=3TFxbdNfQ14)
Depression
 • Why Do People Get Depressed?(https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/why-depressed.html?WT.ac=ctg)
 • HealthyChildren.org - Depression(https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/default.aspx)
 • Montgomery County Youth Crisis:  301-739-9697(tel:301-739-9697)
Anxiety, Fears, Phobias
 • Book "What to do when you worry too much"(https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/worry-too-much-overcoming-anxiety/) by Dawn Heubner
 • http://www.worrywisekids.org/(http://www.worrywisekids.org/)
 • Anxious stomach aches and headaches(https://childmind.org/article/anxious-stomach-aches-and-headaches/)
Other Resources
 • Unstuck - Sane and Safe During the Pandemic (a free e-book)(https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/unstuck-ebook.pdf)
 • Racism and Violence - How to Help Kids Handle the News(https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/)
 • Will My Child Bounce Back From the Coronavirus Crisis(https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/)
 • Multiple Mental Health Topics (Eating Disorders to Phobias)(https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/your-mind/mental-health?ref=search)
 • National Institute of Mental Health(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml)

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.

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