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Having a baby?
Congratulations!
We want to be part of your support
system as you raise your child to be a valuable member of your family and
community, helping them reach their potential as a human being. We will be
here for you during crisis, but our focus is on averting problems before
they get out of hand. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your needs
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How can I have a doctor from
Cottonwood Pediatrics become my baby’s provider?
Good communication
is all it takes.
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Tell your delivering doctor who your pediatric team will be.
They should note that in the chart, and your doctor will be informed and
make accommodations.
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Tell the hospital where you deliver who your pediatric team will be.
At Newton Medical Center, pre-registration for obstetrical care is
available, and you can designate your baby’s care in advance. The hospital
will call us, and we will meet your new baby and check them within hours
after you deliver. We will give you directions and answer your questions,
and complete the paperwork for you and your child to go home.
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Tell your insurance company who your pediatric team will be.
In some cases, your insurance company will want to know and authorize your
child’s entry into the insurance company’s files. You may also need to
arrange to have an insurance card issued for your child, because your
child will have his or her own number and list of information. |
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What happens if something
goes wrong during delivery?
Unfortunately, sometimes events
do not proceed as we would hope. If that happens, be assured that Dr.
Jantz and other physicians affiliated with Cottonwood Pediatrics have extensive training and experience in the delivery
room.
Dr. Jantz attended
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, one of the top
three medical schools in the US. During his internship and residency in
pediatrics (three years of exclusive training) at St. Louis Children’s
Hospital, he had many patients with serious problems, which he met with such
expertise that he was chosen for the St. Louis Pediatric Society Award,
recognizing outstanding clinical and diagnostic skills.
Dr. Jantz
completes at least 50 hours per year of continuing medical education in
pediatrics, so he is current in the most cutting edge techniques, medicines
and procedures.
Dr. Jantz is also
an instructor in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP) and the Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) program.
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NRP teaches emergency resuscitation,
medicines and procedures to help newborns with respiratory and cardiac
problems. |
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PALS teaches resuscitation and
stabilization techniques for children with various types of respiratory
and or cardiac failure. |
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What are the check ups
and appointments I will need to make for my child during the first 5 years?
During the first 2 years you
should see your pediatrician regularly. For the vast majority of patients,
this is an opportunity to discuss development, behavior, safety and other
good health practices.
If there are any problems, they
will be caught early and intervention can begin. Early intervention
substantially contributes to your child’s quality of life and helps all
members of the family make necessary accommodations.
You will need to make
appointments and come in for well child visits, screening and immunizations
with your child according to the following schedule: |
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2
week visit
2
month visit – immunizations
4
month visit – immunizations
6
month visit – immunizations
9
month visit – optional
12 month visit – immunizations
15 month visit – immunizations
18 or 24 month visit – immunizations |
3
or 4 year visit – optional
Kindergarten or 5 year visit -
immunizations
3rd
Grade
6th
Grade
8th
Grade
10th Grade
Annual physicals as needed for Sports,
Asthma, or ADHD |
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