Your body, your normal routines and many facets of your life are changed after giving birth. Inova is here to support you as you adjust to motherhood's many physical and emotional demands.
Getting Ready to Go Home: Mother and Infant Discharge Guide
Safe Sleep for Infants
Inova follows the American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep recommendations. Our team takes steps to promote safe sleep for infants both in the hospital and at home.
Breastfeeding, Lactation Support and Supplies
Breastfeeding Your Newborn
- Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group Signup
- Inova Alexandria Hospital Lactation Center and Boutique
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Lactation Center and Boutique
- Inova Loudoun Hospital Lactation Center and Boutique
- Inova Women's Hospital Lactation Center
- Women's Boutique at Inova Women's Hospital
- Breastfeeding Medicine to Address Medical Challenges of Mother or Baby
Support Groups
Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Pelvic floor problems such as pelvic organ prolapse, perineal injuries, urinary incontinence and other pelvic area dysfunctions are common after childbirth. Inova’s urogynecologists, pelvic floor physical therapists and other specialty providers work together to treat the whole woman in our pelvic floor disorders program.
Addressing Pelvic Floor Issues After Delivery - Webinar Recording
Postpartum Mental Health
If you are feeling down or concerned about your emotional or mental wellbeing there's help available any time of day.
- Postpartum Support Virginia - for help with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (Se habla español)
- Inova adult mental health appointments: call 571-623-3500
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
- Patients referred by Inova Medical Group obstetricians may access additional Inova perinatal mental health services.