Many expecting parents choose a pediatrician during the third trimester, although you can start earlier. Choosing a pediatrician before delivery gives you time to meet the practice and understand what happens after your baby is born.

A prenatal pediatric visit is a meeting with the pediatric practice before your baby arrives. It gives expecting parents a chance to ask questions about newborn care, feeding, vaccines, hospital care, office access, and after-hours support.

DVPA pediatricians are on active staff at Capital Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. DVPA currently provides in-hospital newborn care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.

Yes. DVPA is happy to care for your baby in the office regardless of where you deliver.

Your hospital discharge team will usually help guide when your baby needs the first office visit. You can also contact DVPA after delivery to schedule newborn follow-up care.

Helpful questions include how newborn visits are scheduled, what happens after delivery, how the office handles sick visits, whether lactation support is available, how after-hours concerns are handled, and what to expect during the first few weeks.