Kelly Ellington, RDN Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Why I Got My Shot As we expand our vaccination capabilities, we know some people are still hesitant to be vaccinated, whether due to health conditions, misinformation or general concerns about the unknowns of COVID-19. This week, Kelly Ellington, RDN, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, shares the reason why she got her shot. After careful consideration and many conversations with my obstetrician, I got my shot to protect myself and my unborn baby from the effects of COVID-19.

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Inova Alexandria Hospital is pleased to offer moms-to-be the option of working with a certified nurse midwife (CNM), a registered nurse with undergraduate and advanced degrees in nursing and midwifery from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program. Nurse-midwives provide patient care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Physicians & Midwives Collaborative Practice 703-370-4300 Physicians & Midwives Collaborative Practice has office locations in Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Kingstowne, Woodbridge and North Arlington.

Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group Meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Our board-certified lactation consultants are here to help. Complete this form and we will respond within two business days. You may also contact us by phone. For breastpump rental and outpatient scheduling, please call 703-391-3109. For breastfeeding questions, call 703-391-3908. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is pleased to offer moms-to-be the option of working with a certified nurse midwife (CNM), a registered nurse with undergraduate and advanced degrees in nursing and midwifery from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program. Nurse midwives provide patient care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Fairfax OB/GYN Associates 703-391-1500  Fairfax OB/GYN Associates has offices in Fairfax (Fair Oaks), Gainesville and Woodbridge. Visit www.fairfaxobgyn.com for more information.

View the current guidelines for Antenatal Testing Center Visitation. 

Inova Cares Clinic for Women - Lansdowne Inova Cares Clinic for Women offers obstetric (pregnancy and childbirth) care to women who are uninsured, have limited resources, or are insured by Medicaid. This program is a service of Inova Loudoun Hospital and offered to the community in collaboration with the Loudoun County Health Department and HealthWorks for Northern Virginia. Our team of board certified OB/GYN physicians and midwives promote early and continuous prenatal care for their culturally diverse patient population.

We want your stay at Inova Loudoun Ladies Board Birthing Inn to be as comfortable and welcoming as possible. Please note the information below designed to enhance the comfort and safety of all our mothers, newborns and their families and guests. Please speak with your nurse if you have questions about any of these guidelines. Slippers or shoes must be worn at all times within the Birthing Inn Families and guests may bring a cooler for food into Mom's room. No food is permitted in the hospital refrigerator for infection control reasons.

Choosing to breastfeed your infant is a very important decision. Our staff is supportive and skilled in helping breastfeeding mothers and infants, sensitive to families' different cultural needs, eager to "meet the mother where she is" during the breastfeeding experience, and available to help the mother plan for how to continue breastfeeding if she returns to the workplace. Breastfeeding Your Newborn   Recognized for Our Lactation Care and Expertise We are proud to have once again earned the Care Award from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.