Childbirth at Inova Women's Hospital

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COVID-19 Impact on Delivery

Inova is safely leading the way to bring your little one, or ones, into this world. We are fully prepared for the current COVID-19 pandemic and continue to implement all infection prevention and control measures established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state/local health agencies to provide the safest care environment. We’d like to tell you a bit more about your stay.

What to Expect During Your Delivery at Inova
Advanced COVID-19 Testing for Scheduled Procedures
Follow-up Steps for Patients with Pending COVID-19 Testing – Pre-Procedural
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Visitor Policy

Expertise Meets Comfort and Care

For expectant parents, all of our facilities at Inova Women's Center on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus offer spacious and beautifully decorated, private labor-delivery recovery rooms designed with your comfort in mind, yet fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology in case of unexpected complications.

Our nursing staff is made up of highly skilled clinicians with experience in obstetric care. In-house anesthesiologists and neonatologists/ pediatricians are available 24 hours a day.

Need to find a doctor? Search our extensive network of OB-GYNs and childbirth specialists.

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Get information about safety, arrival & parking, registration, and the labor & delivery experience.

Download Virtual Maternity Tour

We've been ranked #9 in the nation for Gynecology care by U.S. News & World Report.

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Facility Highlights

Private labor-delivery-recovery suites
Six C-section suites
Private postpartum rooms and family suites with sleeper sofas
Serenity Hours for quiet rest and recovery
Level IV NICU keeping mothers and fragile newborns together
Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED)
24/7 in-house anesthesiology and pediatrician
24/7 access to OB-GYN doctors, certified nurse midwives and neonatologists
Infant security system
Doula services
Additional amenities such as luxury amenities program, free WiFi high speed internet access, and access to a professional newborn photographer. See Childbirth Amenity Packages

Ultrasounds, Screenings and High-Risk Pregnancy

Our physicians, nurses and staff are experts in complicated pregnancies, including treating women with pre-existing conditions and those carrying multiples. We have various resources and services to assist with complicated pregnancies including:

Inova James G. Sites Antenatal Testing Center offers specialized services and testing for high-risk pregnancies
Prenatal genetic counseling provides a wide range of genetic tests and procedures assessing the health of your baby
Inova Women's Hospital Fetal Care Program treats pregnant women at risk of carrying a fetus with a heart defect or other abnormalities

Virtual Visits

Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology is now providing regular access to your care provider with convenient telemedicine options.

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Planning for Your Delivery

COVID-19 Impact on Delivery

What to Expect
Visitor Policy
Testing for Planned C-sections and Inductions

Visiting Hours at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

Childbirth Education

Packing Checklist

Virtual Tour

A Guide to Your Hospital Visit

Zoom Through Pregnancy program

Car Seat Inspection Stations

Expectant parents will want to plan for their hospital departure by ensuring the baby's car seat has been properly installed for safety. Below is a list of locations throughout the Northern Virginia area that can provide a car seat safety inspection. NOTE: Your car seat must be installed before the inspection.

See car seat inspection locations

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is the largest subspecialty NICU in Northern Virginia

Breastfeeding, Postpartum Support and Newborn Care

Lactation Services

Women's Boutique

New Moms Support Group

Postpartum Support Group

Zoom After Childbirth program

Newborn Care

The Best Start: Skin-to-Skin Contact and Breastfeeding

Getting Ready to Go Home: Mother and Infant Discharge Guide (English)
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New Mother and Infant Care Guide

OB-GYN Programs and Support for Underinsured

Inova Cares Clinic for Women provides outpatient prenatal and gynecological charity care for residents of Fairfax County in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department.

Beginning Steps for Parents