Helpful Information For: Your Baby's First Year
Becoming a parent is tough- there is so much to learn, so many firsts, and information being thrown at your from every direction. This page is designed to help you find all of the information you may need in one convenient location.
Call or text 463-209-8503 to make an appointment, regardless of insurance status or income.
Pediatrics Offices
Anderson Pediatrics
629 Medical Arts Blvd.
Suite 200
Anderson, IN 46011
765-400-2135
Washington Pavilion
7910 E Washington St.
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-891-4794
Infant Safe Sleep
- 52% of deaths occurred while infants were sleeping in adult beds.
- Non-Hispanic Black infants were overrepresented with 35% of the total deaths.
- 12% of deaths occurred on couches, futons, or chairs.
- For 75% of the total deaths, a crib or bassinet was available in the home.
ABC’s of Safe Sleep:
- Place the baby Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib or bassinette every nap and every night.
- If you’re in an emergency situation and you need somewhere for your child to sleep right away, consider using a laundry basket, cardboard box, or dresser drawer on a firm, flat surface.
Safe Sleep Resources:
Reach Out & Read
- Did you know that you can begin reading to your child while they’re still in the womb? Reading to your child in their earliest days helps them develop the foundation for language and literacy skills as well as school readiness.
- Reading before bed can help your family develop a bedtime routine, leading to bonding before bed and a great night’s sleep!
- We understand the importance of reading to your child during their early years of life and we want to help you build their library, so you’ll receive a book at your child’s well child check!
- According to the AAP, 1 in 3 children begin kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to read.
Screening & Early Development
What is developmental screening?
- The first three years of your child’s life are the most important time for brain growth and development. During this time, they’re learning more about the world around them, and building the foundation for a lifetime of physical, emotional, and social development.
- Developmental screenings provide a quick check of your child’s development. We’ll look at: communication (how they’re letting you know what they want and need), gross motor functioning (the big movements your child will make like crawling, walking, and running), fine motor movement (grabbing their rattle or picking up and eating cheerios), cognitive development and problem solving (how their brains are working to solve problems like finding hidden toys) and personal-social skills (how they take care of themselves and interact with others)
- It’s important that your child is screened at least once a year to make sure that they’re meeting their milestones. Our providers will do developmental screening and connect you to the appropriate resources for early intervention if your child needs additional support.
Practice The 5 R's For Healthy Brain Development
- Read together every day with your child.
- Rhyme, play, and cuddle with your child every day.
- Develop routines around meals, sleep, and family fun.
- Reward your child with praise for success to build self-esteem and promote positive behavior.
- Develop and strong and nurturing relationship with your child as the foundation for healthy development.
Facts About Child Development
- After birth, the brain grows 1% per day for the first three months of life. (Zero to Three)
- 80% of a child’s brain is developed during their first three years. ( sources Reach Out and Read)
- A three year old’s brain is twice as active as adult’s brain.(Zero to Three)
- Babies who are talked to frequently know about 300 more words than other kids their age by the time they turn 2. (Zero to Three)
- Check out Zero to Three to learn more on the importance of child development.
Important Resources:
Families In Need:
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Other Health Services Available at JPCHC
Primary Care
Well checks and preventative services, acute issues, chronic disease management and onsite lab services.
Behavioral & Mental Health
Individual and group counseling, consultations and assessments.
Pediatrics
Well-child checks, vaccinations, sports physicals, preventative and acute care.
OB/GYN
Women’s Health services; Prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care with onsite ultrasounds.
Pharmacy
Affordable prescription services, specialty pharmacy services, and OTC medicines. Financial assistance available.
Frequently Asked Questions
We take Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance. We are also here to support our uninsured patients.
You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate for non-emergency services scheduled. Be sure to request at least three business days before your appointment.
Send us a text, MyChart message or contact our billing directly at 317-934-0800 or billing@janepauleychc.org.
We take Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance. We are also here to support our uninsured patients.
You can get assistance from our Community Resource Navigators by calling 317-934-0779.
If you’re not sure, please contact your insurance company directly to find out your office visit co-pay.
For self-pay:
$20 office fee for medical
$30 office for dental
No problem. We provide services on a sliding fee scale based on your income if you can bring two recent paystubs. If you aren’t working or don’t have income, simply bring your ID.
The self-pay office fee is:
$20 office fee for medical
$30 office for dental
You can get assistance from our Community Resource Navigators by calling 317-934-0779.
Whether you’re a patient or not, you can schedule a FREE appointment with our Health & Outreach Advocates to help you enroll in most types of insurance. Includes temporary Presumptive Eligibility coverage, Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan or other marketplace insurance.
Read more here or schedule a phone or in-person appointment today.
You can get assistance from our Community Resource Navigators by calling 317-934-0779.
