The VHC Health Birth Experience
Why Choose VHC Health?
At VHC Health, we’re proud to offer an exceptional and personalized birth experience. As a High Performing Maternity Hospital in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings and a 2024 Newsweek Best Maternity Hospital, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care throughout your pregnancy and delivery. Additionally, VHC Health has received Magnet designation for the third time in 2024 by the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC), signifying the highest level of nursing excellence.
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From prenatal care to delivery services across seven different Northern Virginia locations, our board-certified VHC Health OB/GYN team is here to support you throughout your pregnancy journey in both office and at your bedside during delivery.
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High-Quality Care and Outcomes
VHC Health stands out not only for high-quality clinical care but also providing extra layers of emotional and physical support during your birth experience. Our commitment to improving birth outcomes is reflected in two programs: the Labor Support Volunteer Program and our Early Labor Walking Lanes. Both programs are evidence-based and designed to empower your birth experience.
Labor Support Volunteer Program
Our Labor Support Volunteer Program offers doula-trained Labor Support Volunteers (LSVs)who provide additional care and guidance during labor. These passionate volunteers, including, doulas-in-training, former VHC patients, and other birth-experienced community members, offer encouragement and support throughout the birthing process. Our LSVs work alongside our clinical team to ensure you have the support you need, with priority given to underserved patients and those without additional support persons. To participate, simply let a member of your care team know you are interested, pending availability.
- Interested in becoming a Labor Support Volunteer? Apply here.
Early Labor Walking Lanes and an Early Labor Lounge
VHC Health is also the first in the Washington, DC metro area to offer Early Labor Walking Lanes and an Early Labor Lounge. This program allows patients and their support people to move during labor, learn strategies to help move labor along effectively, and improve birth outcomes. Click here to learn more about our Early Labor Walking Lanes.
Cesarean Delivery
VHC Health consistently has a primary Cesarean delivery rate that is significantly lower compared to almost all hospitals in the Washington, DC metro area. Our excellent clinical outcomes reflect our dedication to delivering more than just babies: your safety and well-being in your birthing journey is paramount.
VHC Health’s commitment to reducing Cesarean delivery rates further reflects our dedication to creating a safe and empowering birth experience for all patients.
Enhanced Amenities for You and Your Loved Ones
- Patients receive caring, personal attention during their birth experience. In addition to exceptional care by your team, you will stay in private accommodations throughout your stay, ensuring spacious, comfortable, and intimate environments.
- Labor support tools to promote a safe and relaxing birth environment such as aromatherapy, white noise machines, labor combs, peanut balls and birthing balls.
- Spouses, partners, support persons, and doulas are always welcome during your delivery. Your Support person receives one complimentary meal during their stay.
- All Labor & Delivery and Postpartum rooms have accommodations for your support person to stay overnight with you.
- 24/7 Nursery to promote respite for new families.
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