Parent FAQs
in Lawrenceville, NJ
Parent FAQs
in Lawrenceville, NJ
Have questions about your child’s care? Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates is here to help. Our FAQ library answers common questions about appointments, newborn care, well-child visits, sick visits, immunizations, lactation support, telemedicine, insurance, billing, forms, and more.
Whether you are a new parent, an expecting parent, or an established DVPA family, this page is designed to help you quickly find helpful information and know when to contact our Lawrenceville office for personalized guidance.
- Appointments & Scheduling
- Behavioral & Developmental Care
- Car Seat Installation
- DVPA
- Forms, Records & Patient Portal
- General Pediatric Care
- Immunizations
- Insurance & Billing
- Lactation Consultants
- Lactation Support
- New Patients
- Newborn & Expecting Parents
- Newborn Care
- Parent Classes
- Prenatal Visits
- Sick Visits
- Sports Physicals
- Telemedicine
- Well-Child Visits
No. Families should still read the car seat manual and vehicle manual. Car seat support helps families better understand installation and proper use.
Yes. Car seat support can be helpful for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and caregivers who transport the child.
Bring the car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the vehicle where the car seat will be used. If possible, install the seat before the appointment so the technician can review and adjust as needed.
Yes. Expecting parents can contact DVPA to ask about scheduling car seat installation support before delivery.
Many families schedule car seat support before the baby is born, after buying a new seat, after changing vehicles, or when moving a child to a different seat type.
Yes. DVPA has a certified car seat technician on staff and offers car seat installation support for families.
Yes. Expecting parents often benefit from classes before delivery, especially topics such as newborn care, breastfeeding, infant CPR, and safety.
Call Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates or contact the office for current class offerings and registration instructions.
DVPA class formats may vary. Contact the office to ask whether current classes are in person, virtual, or offered in another format.
Contact the office for current class registration requirements. Some classes may be available to new or expecting families interested in DVPA.
Parent classes can be helpful for expecting parents, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, caregivers, and families who want more confidence caring for infants or children.
DVPA parent classes may include topics such as breastfeeding, newborn care, infant CPR, babysitting safety, caring for your newborn, and other practical parenting topics. Class availability may vary.
Lactation support is most common during the newborn stage, but parents may also need help later with pumping, returning to work, supply changes, bottle introduction, or weaning.
Yes. DVPA supports breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, and combination feeding. The goal is a healthy baby and a supported family.
Yes. DVPA can monitor your baby’s weight and feeding patterns to help determine whether your baby is getting enough nutrition.
Not always, but some parents still schedule support for reassurance, planning, or questions about feeding routines.
Yes. Lactation support can include pumping guidance, milk supply questions, bottle introduction, storage questions, and returning to work.
You may want to see a lactation consultant if breastfeeding is painful, your baby has trouble latching, you are worried about milk supply, your baby is not gaining weight as expected, or feeding feels stressful.
You can ask about newborn visits, feeding, lactation support, vaccines, after-hours calls, sick visits, hospital care, and how to become a new patient.
Yes. Prenatal visits are especially helpful for first-time parents who want to learn what to expect after delivery.
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.
No. DVPA is happy to care for your baby in our office regardless of where you deliver.
A prenatal visit usually includes time to meet the pediatric team, ask questions, learn about newborn care, and understand how the practice supports families after delivery.
Many expecting parents choose a pediatrician during the third trimester, although you can begin earlier. Choosing a pediatrician before delivery gives you time to meet the practice and understand what happens after your baby is born.
Yes. DVPA offers in-office blood testing for lead exposure and anemia in toddlers when appropriate.
Yes. DVPA offers ear piercing as one of the in-office services available to families. Contact the office for details, age requirements, and scheduling.
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.
Contact the office as soon as possible. Turnaround times may vary, so it is best to request forms early whenever you can.
In many cases, records can be sent with proper authorization. Contact the office for details on what is needed.
Contact the office as early as possible. DVPA offers same-day sick appointments when available and can help guide the best next step for your child’s symptoms.
Yes. It is always a good idea to verify benefits, copays, deductibles, and coverage directly with your insurance company before your visit.
Insurance participation can change, so families should contact the office directly to confirm whether Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates accepts their current insurance plan.
Contact your previous pediatrician or medical office to request a records transfer. DVPA can provide guidance on what records are needed and how they should be sent.
Your provider may ask questions, review history, use screening tools, recommend follow-up, coordinate with school input, or refer to a specialist when appropriate.
A sports physical usually includes a review of medical history, past injuries, medications, family history, heart and lung health, musculoskeletal health, and a physical exam.
Your child’s vaccine needs depend on age, vaccine history, health status, and current guidance. DVPA can review your child’s record and discuss what immunizations are recommended.
Babies are typically seen several times during the first year to monitor growth, development, feeding, vaccines, and overall health. Your provider will help you understand the recommended visit schedule for your baby.
Yes. DVPA is happy to care for your baby in the office regardless of where you deliver.
If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For non-emergency concerns, contact DVPA for guidance.
Yes. DVPA can help evaluate concussion concerns and provide guidance on recovery and return-to-play when appropriate.
Yes. DVPA provides vision and hearing testing when appropriate as part of pediatric care.
Yes. Parents can talk with their pediatric provider about school concerns, attention, behavior, learning challenges, anxiety, sleep, and other issues that may affect a child’s academic or emotional well-being.
Yes. DVPA provides care for teens and young adults, including wellness visits, sports physicals, sick visits, emotional health conversations, school concerns, vaccines, and preventive guidance.
Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates is located in Lawrenceville, NJ and serves families throughout Lawrenceville, Princeton, Hamilton, Mercer County, and nearby Bucks County communities.
DVPA is intentionally small enough to provide personal, consistent care while still offering a full range of pediatric services. Families often appreciate seeing familiar providers and staff who know their child over time.
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.
Yes. DVPA is happy to care for your baby in the office regardless of where you deliver.
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.
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.
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.
Contact the office for instructions on requesting medical records. A signed authorization may be required depending on the request.
Yes. Contact DVPA or use the patient portal if available to request a copy of your child’s immunization record.
Form completion times can vary depending on the type of form and whether your child is up to date on required visits. Contact the office for current turnaround times.
Yes. DVPA can help with school, camp, sports, and childcare forms when your child has the appropriate exam and health information on file.
Families can access the patient portal through the DVPA website. The portal may allow you to view certain records, communicate with the office, and manage parts of your child’s care.
Contact the office to ask about scheduling multiple children. The team can help determine availability and the appropriate appointment length for each child.
It is helpful to arrive a few minutes early, especially if forms, insurance updates, or new patient paperwork need to be completed.
Contact the office as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. This helps the practice offer appointment times to other families who may need care.
DVPA provides access to on-call pediatricians after hours. Contact the office for instructions on how to reach the on-call provider when the office is closed.
Yes. DVPA offers Saturday office hours. Contact the office for current availability and scheduling details.
If online appointment requests are available, please remember that a request is not a confirmed appointment until the office contacts you and confirms the date and time.
Call Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates to schedule an appointment. The office can help determine the appropriate visit type based on your child’s age, symptoms, and needs.
Yes. If you have a question about a bill from DVPA, contact the office for assistance. For questions about plan coverage, benefits, or denials, your insurance company is often the best source of information.
Some insurance plans require referrals for specialist visits. Contact your insurance company and DVPA for guidance before scheduling specialist care.
Vaccine coverage depends on your insurance plan. Families should contact their insurance company to confirm vaccine benefits and any patient responsibility.
Many insurance plans cover routine preventive visits, but coverage can vary by plan. Families should verify benefits with their insurance company.
You may receive a bill if your insurance applies charges to your deductible, does not cover a service, denies a claim, or leaves a patient responsibility balance. Contact the billing team or your insurance company for clarification.
In many cases, copays are due at the time of service. Contact the office for current payment policies.
Bring your child’s current insurance card, parent or guardian identification, any required referral information, and payment for any copay or balance due.
New patients may need to complete registration forms, health history forms, consent forms, and insurance information before the first visit. Contact the office or visit the patient resources section for details.
Yes. Many families choose DVPA for all of their children so care can remain consistent and connected across the family.
Bring your child’s insurance card, vaccine records, medical records if available, medication list, prior specialist information if relevant, and any forms requested by the office.
Yes. Expecting parents can schedule a prenatal visit to meet the DVPA team, ask questions, and learn about newborn care before delivery.
Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates provides pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, teens, and young adults.
To become a new patient, contact the office for guidance on registration, records transfer, insurance information, and scheduling your child’s first appointment.
Families interested in joining Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates should contact the office to ask about new patient availability and next steps.
No. Telemedicine is a helpful option for certain concerns, but it does not replace all in-person pediatric care. Some symptoms require a physical exam, testing, or hands-on evaluation.
Some newborn questions may be discussed virtually, but many newborn concerns require an in-person exam or weight check. DVPA can help determine the safest and most appropriate visit type.
Contact Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates to request an appointment. The team will help determine whether telemedicine is appropriate for your child’s concern.
Telemedicine may be appropriate for some behavioral, developmental, school, medication, or follow-up conversations. The office can help determine whether a virtual or in-person visit is best.
Some conditions may be evaluated through telemedicine, but not all. If your provider needs to examine your child, check vitals, listen to breathing, or perform testing, an in-person visit may be recommended.
Sometimes. Some sick concerns can begin with telemedicine, but others require an in-person exam or testing. DVPA can help determine the right visit type.
Your child may need an in-person visit for breathing problems, dehydration, significant pain, ear pain, testing needs, injuries, newborn concerns, or symptoms that require a physical exam.
Telemedicine may be used for follow-up care, medication discussions, certain minor symptoms, behavioral or developmental conversations, parent guidance, and some concerns that do not require an in-person exam.
Yes. DVPA supports families with breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, and combination feeding. Feeding support is about helping your baby grow and helping parents feel confident.
Yes. Pain during breastfeeding can happen for many reasons, including latch issues. Lactation support can help evaluate what may be contributing to discomfort and provide practical guidance.
No. DVPA supports families with breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, and combination feeding. The goal is a healthy baby and a supported family.
Yes. DVPA provides newborn weight checks and feeding guidance to help families understand whether their baby is growing appropriately.
Yes. Lactation support can include pumping questions, flange fit concerns, milk storage, supply management, bottle introduction, and returning to work.
Yes. Pediatric practices often support breastfeeding by monitoring weight gain, assessing feeding concerns, answering questions, and connecting families with additional lactation help when needed.
You should ask for support if breastfeeding is painful, your baby has trouble latching, your baby is not gaining weight as expected, you are worried about supply, or feeding feels stressful or confusing.
Yes. If a teacher, caregiver, or school professional notices concerns about attention, learning, behavior, or development, it is helpful to discuss those concerns with your pediatrician.
Yes. Well-child visits are a good time to discuss development, behavior, learning, attention, sleep, social skills, emotional wellness, and school concerns.
Yes. Your pediatrician can be a good first point of contact for anxiety, mood changes, stress, sleep concerns, emotional changes, and behavior shifts.
Possible signs include delayed speech, limited social interaction, motor delays, difficulty following directions, behavior that interferes with daily life, or concerns raised by parents, teachers, or caregivers.
Yes. DVPA can help families begin the evaluation process for attention, focus, learning, or school-related concerns and guide next steps.
Yes. Pediatricians can help evaluate behavior concerns, discuss possible causes, provide parent guidance, and recommend next steps when additional support is needed.
You should talk with your pediatrician if your child is missing milestones, losing skills they previously had, struggling with communication, having difficulty with movement, or showing social, learning, or behavioral concerns.
Yes. A sports physical can help identify concerns such as asthma, previous injuries, joint pain, concussion history, heart symptoms, or other issues that may affect safe participation.
Many schools, sports programs, and athletic organizations require updated physical forms on a regular basis. Your child may also benefit from regular wellness visits to monitor growth, development, injuries, and overall health.
Tell your provider about any concussion history. Your pediatrician can review symptoms, recovery, return-to-play concerns, and whether additional evaluation is needed.
Yes. DVPA can help complete school, camp, and sports forms when the appropriate exam and health information are completed.
Bring any required school, camp, or sports forms, a list of medications, glasses or contacts if used, and information about past injuries or medical conditions.
It is best to schedule before the sports season or form deadline. Scheduling early allows time for follow-up if any concerns need to be addressed.
No. A sports physical focuses on safe athletic participation. A well-child visit is broader and includes preventive care, development, vaccines, mental health, nutrition, and overall health.
In some cases, children with mild illness may still be able to receive vaccines, while other situations may require waiting. Your pediatric provider will review your child’s symptoms and determine what is appropriate.
Many schools, childcare centers, camps, and programs require certain immunizations or documentation. DVPA can help you review your child’s records and provide vaccine documentation when needed.
Yes. DVPA can help families with immunization records for school, camp, childcare, and activity requirements.
If your child is behind, DVPA can help review the vaccine record and discuss a plan for catching up based on current recommendations.
Yes. DVPA encourages parents to ask questions. Our providers take time to explain recommended vaccines and address concerns.
Some children may have mild soreness, fussiness, tiredness, or low-grade fever after certain vaccines. Your provider will explain what to expect and when to call with concerns.
Yes. Many childhood vaccines are given during routine well-child visits when they are due.
Bring your baby’s hospital discharge paperwork, insurance information, feeding notes if you have them, and any questions you want to ask. It can also help to track wet diapers, dirty diapers, and feeding times during the first few days.
Yes. Expecting parents can schedule a prenatal visit to meet the team, ask questions, and learn what to expect after delivery.
Yes. DVPA offers lactation support for breastfeeding questions, latch concerns, milk supply, pumping, feeding plans, and newborn weight gain.
Signs may include steady weight gain after the early newborn period, regular wet and dirty diapers, active feeding, and periods of alertness. If you are unsure, a newborn weight check and feeding evaluation can help.
The first newborn visit often includes a weight check, physical exam, feeding review, jaundice assessment, diaper output discussion, sleep and safety guidance, and time for parent questions.
Most newborns are seen shortly after leaving the hospital. The timing depends on your baby’s age, weight, feeding, jaundice risk, and discharge instructions. Your pediatrician or hospital team will help guide the timing.
Yes. Many minor pediatric concerns, including sprains, minor injuries, lacerations, and possible concussions, may be evaluated in the office. If your child has a serious injury, severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or signs of emergency, seek emergency care right away.
Sick visits may be appropriate for fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, ear pain, rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headaches, eye irritation, infections, breathing concerns, flu-like symptoms, and other common childhood illnesses.
Bring your child’s current medications, any relevant forms, recent test results if available, and notes about symptoms, including when they started, temperature readings, and any treatments tried at home.
Some concerns may be appropriate for telemedicine, while others require an in-person exam or testing. DVPA can help determine the best visit type based on your child’s symptoms.
For many common illnesses, calling your pediatrician first is a good place to start. If symptoms suggest an emergency, such as severe breathing trouble, dehydration, serious injury, or extreme lethargy, seek emergency care right away.
Yes. DVPA offers rapid testing for common illnesses such as flu, RSV, strep, and COVID-19 when appropriate.
You should call your pediatrician if your child has a fever and you are concerned, if symptoms are worsening, if your child is very young, or if the fever is accompanied by breathing difficulty, dehydration, unusual sleepiness, severe pain, rash, or other concerning symptoms.
Yes. DVPA offers same-day sick visits when available for children with illnesses or urgent concerns that need timely evaluation. Calling earlier in the day may help improve appointment availability.
Bring your child’s insurance card, any required forms, a list of medications, vaccine records if your child is new to the practice, and any questions or concerns you want to discuss with the provider.
Absolutely. Well-child visits are a great time to ask about feeding, sleep, behavior, school concerns, development, safety, vaccines, screen time, emotional wellness, and anything else affecting your child’s health.
Yes. Teens benefit from annual wellness visits to monitor growth, development, mental health, nutrition, sleep, sports readiness, and preventive health needs. These visits also give teens a trusted place to ask health questions as they become more independent.
No. A well-child visit focuses on preventive care, growth, development, screenings, vaccines, and long-term health. A sick visit focuses on evaluating a specific illness, symptom, or concern.
Yes. Vaccines are commonly given during well-child visits when they are due. Your provider will review your child’s vaccine record and discuss any recommended immunizations with you.
A well-child visit usually includes growth measurements, a physical exam, developmental screening, vaccine review, health guidance, and time to discuss parent questions or concerns. Depending on your child’s age, the visit may also include vision screening, hearing screening, nutrition guidance, sleep discussion, school readiness, emotional wellness, and safety counseling.
The timing of well-child visits depends on your child’s age. Babies are seen more often during the first year, while older children and teens typically have routine annual checkups. Your pediatrician can help you stay on track with the recommended schedule.
Yes. DVPA offers telemedicine visits when appropriate. Some concerns can be addressed virtually, while others require an in-person exam. The team can help determine the best visit type based on your child’s symptoms or needs.
DVPA provides access to on-call pediatricians after hours. Families can contact the office for instructions on how to reach the on-call provider when the office is closed.
Yes. DVPA offers lactation support to help families with breastfeeding questions, feeding concerns, latch issues, pumping, milk supply, and newborn weight gain.
Yes. Expecting parents can schedule a prenatal visit to meet the team, ask questions, learn about newborn care, and understand what to expect after delivery.
Yes. DVPA provides newborn care, newborn weight checks, feeding guidance, lactation support, developmental monitoring, and ongoing care throughout infancy. Our pediatricians are on active staff at Capital Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, and we currently provide in-hospital newborn care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
Yes. DVPA offers same-day sick appointments whenever possible for common pediatric concerns such as fever, cough, sore throat, ear pain, rashes, infections, stomach symptoms, and other childhood illnesses.
Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates is located in Lawrenceville, NJ. The practice serves families throughout Lawrenceville, Hamilton, Princeton, Mercer County, and nearby Bucks County communities.
132 Franklin Corner Rd, Suite A2, Lawrence, New Jersey 08648, United States
Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates offers comprehensive pediatric care for newborns, infants, children, teens, and young adults. Services include well-child visits, sick visits, newborn care, immunizations, sports physicals, developmental and behavioral health assessments, vision and hearing testing, rapid illness testing, lactation support, prenatal visits, and telemedicine visits when appropriate.
