Our Workshops
Prenatal Sessions
Expectant Parent/Prenatal Sessions
At Capital Area Pediatrics, our providers are compassionate and highly experienced at providing pediatric care with primetime appointment slots available. At our prenatal sessions, meet one of the site providers to hear more about how Capital Area Pediatrics can be a great fit for your newborn and family. As of June 1, 2023, all prenatal sessions will be IN PERSON at the site on the date and time you sign up for. We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming dates:
Ashburn February 21 5:30pm, March 11 5:30pm, April 9 5:30pm, May 6 5:30pm, June 12 5pm, July 15 5:30pm, September 3 5:30pm, October 8 5:30pm, November 18 5:30pm, December 11 5pm
Falls Church March 7 7:30pm, April 8 7:30pm, May 9 7:30pm, June 7 5pm, July 8 7:30pm, August 8 7:30pm, September 9 7:30pm, October 10 7:30pm, November 8 5pm, December 9 7:30pm
Herndon March 6 5:30pm, April 9 5:30pm, May 6 5:30pm, June 6 5:30pm
Sleepy Hollow February 21 5:30pm, March 14 5:30pm, April 16 5:30pm, May 20 5:30pm, June 17 5:30pm, July 17 5:30pm, August 21 5:30pm, September 19 5:30pm, October 22 5:30pm, November 11 5:30pm, December 11 5:30pm
Vienna March 5 5:30pm, April 15 5:30pm, May 8 5:30pm, June 20 5:30pm, July 16 5:30pm, August 6 5pm, September 16 5:30pm, October 16 5:30pm, December 9 5:30pm
Breastfeeding 101
Expectant parents, new or existing
Free, 1 hour, virtual class led by our lactation team discussing:
- How to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby's birth
- What you can do in those early days that help set you up for long term success
- How support from your care team can make a positive impact on your journey
- Bottles, pumps, and other tools to help support breastfeeding
This class is for anyone interested in breastfeeding, whether it's your first or beyond. New and existing families welcome! Feel free to spread the word here!
Upcoming classes 2024, all held via Zoom from 7-8pm: February 29, March 19, April 25, May 29, June 25
Baby Care Basics
Newborn and Baby Care
As new parents, we understand you may have a lot of questions. At Baby Care Basics, Dr. Priya Gowda-Boylan will provide clinical and practical information to help new parents confidently care for their newborn. Topics will include:
- Feeding and Nutrition
- Soothing/Comforting Techniques/Crying/Colic
- Bathing/Skin Care/Rashes
- Sleep
- Development
- Safety
- Red Flags: When to call your pediatrician
We are offering a free virtual session for existing and prospective CAP patients, the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm. (No session July 2024) We are continuing this virtually to allow families from all over Northern Virginia to learn more about newborn care from the comfort of their own home. Click here for more information!