Posts Tagged ‘childbirth’
Inova Loudoun Hospital Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group Next Meeting February 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group Next Meeting February 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital, in partnership with Postpartum Support Virginia, is now hosting a free, bi-monthly Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group. The purpose of the group is to provide support, encouragement, information, and resources to new…
Read MoreGaining Perspective: An OBGYN Doctor Becomes the Patient
Ramata Niang, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the Inova Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology team. She has a special interest in managing high-risk pregnancies, uterine fibroids, menopause and minimally invasive surgery. When I was expecting my second child earlier this year, I knew exactly where I wanted…
Read MoreHealing Sick Babies: It Takes a Team
Robin L. Baker, MD, cares for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Inova Children’s Hospital on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. He is board-certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics. Each year, an estimated 15 million babies around the world are born too soon, according to the March of Dimes, and one…
Read MoreTwins born early thrive at Inova Loudoun NICU
Best Start Inova Loudoun Hospital’s NICU provides expert care for babies in a family-friendly setting For parents-to-be Yana and Glenn Harshman, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) at Inova Loudoun Hospital provided the best possible start for their twin babies, Isabella and Kathrin. For seven months, Yana’s pregnancy had progressed without a hitch. But at…
Read MorePrenatal Planning: Do You Need Antenatal Testing?
Alfred N. Khoury, MD, is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at The Antenatal Testing Center at Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital Antenatal Testing Center. He is board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. Pregnancy is an exciting and often nerve-wracking time. But if there are concerns or complications, the The Antenatal Testing Center…
Read MoreNew moms enjoy postpartum recovery in luxurious new childbirth suites at Inova Women’s Hospital
New mothers: Inova wants to help you celebrate and relax in style At Inova Women’s Hospital Birthing Center (on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus), new moms can now celebrate the first moments of motherhood with carefully selected food options, amenities and services New moms can now enjoy their postpartum recovery in one of eight new luxurious…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital offers nitrous oxide to ease pains for to laboring moms
Providing pain relief in childbirth Nitrous oxide (N2O) gains popularity as a solution to delivery pains for women in labor Nitrous oxide, or N2O, also known as laughing gas, is often applied as an analgesic, or pain killer, for a variety of medical procedures. In recent years, it has become increasingly used to ease pain…
Read MoreInova Medical Group and Inova Alexandria Hospital team up to open new OB-GYN practice
A New Care Option for Women Inova Medical Group, in association with Inova Alexandria Hospital, recently opened a newly constructed OB-GYN/primary care office in Shirlington. The new office is located in Shirlington Gateway at 2800 S. Shirlington Road, Suite 706, Arlington. The practice focuses on comprehensive patient services for women. Website: OB-GYN and primary care…
Read MorePap Smear Confusion? Understanding the New Guidelines for OBGYN Screening
Cedric A. Walls, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has a special interest in providing compassionate, comprehensive women’s health care for all stages of life. As doctors and scientists learn more about women’s health, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines about when and how to screen…
Read MoreI’m Done Having Babies: Exploring Long-Term and Permanent Birth Control Options
Anne Brown, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is currently the medical director of the Women’s Health Service Line for Inova Loudoun Hospital. Read Dr. Brown’s Profile. Maybe you’ve decided you don’t want to have children. Maybe you’ve had babies but are certain (or pretty certain) your family is complete. What’s next?…
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