Let's Get Moving! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week divided over a minimum of three days per week for pregnant people. Exercise during pregnancy is safe and beneficial to most women and their babies. Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider for exercise recommendations before beginning an exercise program. There are many benefits of exercising during pregnancy you may notice before, during and after you deliver your baby.

Eating Well For Two! What you eat during pregnancy is extremely important for the proper development of your baby, and your own health during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Read on to find out what foods have the necessary vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, calcium and iron, to support the growth of your baby. Review our tips on staying hydrated, and learn how good nutrition can help you feel your best after baby arrives. NEW FiT will help you make each choice a good choice – and that's something to feel good about. My Pregnancy Plate English | Spanish

Feel Good Right Now! A great diet and proper exercise are a great start but we know there’s more to your overall health. Your mood and well-being during your pregnancy are very important to your hormone regulation. When you're pregnant you can experience a range of feelings from bliss to anxiety for many different reasons -- and that is completely normal. The goal of NEW FiT is to show you how to create more bliss moments or general feelings of well-being for yourself which will help both you and your developing baby.

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.

View the current guidelines for Antenatal Testing Center Visitation. 

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.

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