All Capital Area Pediatrics sites are accepting newborns. No pre-registration with the practice is required. Please call (703) 359-5100 or use the appointments page to schedule your newborn's first appointment. Babies generally should be seen within 1-2 days after discharge from the hospital. Please bring any hospital discharge paperwork with you to your first visit. We look forward to meeting your growing family! For more helpful information for newborns and new patients, please read here.
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 in person 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. We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming dates:
Ashburn November 3 5:30pm, December 9 5:30pm
Falls Church November 10 7:30pm, December 11 7:30pm
Herndon All at 5:30pm November 18, December 16
2026: January 19, February 18, March 17, April 16, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 16, September 21, October 20, November 19, December 15
Oakton/ Vienna All at 5pm: November 17, December 1
Sleepy Hollow All at 5:30pm: November 11, December 10
2026: January 21, February 16, March 19, April 13, May 12, June 9, July 22, August 11, September 21, October 15, November 16, December 8
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, all held via Zoom from 7-8pm: October 23, November 20
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.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!