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. During our in-person prenatal sessions, you can meet one of our providers and learn how Capital Area Pediatrics can be a great fit for your newborn and family.
Upcoming Dates
Ashburn
June 29 5:30pm, July 7 5:30pm, August 31 5:30pm, September 15 5:30pm, October 1 5pm, November 16 5:30pm, December 5:30pm
Falls Church
7:30pm: July 8, August 13, September 14, October 7, November 3, December 7
Herndon
5:30pm: June 16, July 21, August 16, September 21, October 20, November 19, December 15
Oakton / Vienna
5:30pm: July 7, August 13, September 15, October 8, November 9, December 1
Sleepy Hollow
5:30pm: 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:
- Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby's birth
- What to do in the early days to set up long-term success
- How support from your care team improves breastfeeding outcomes
- Bottles, pumps, and other helpful tools
This class is for anyone interested in breastfeeding, whether it is your first baby or beyond. New and existing families are welcome! Share information about the class here.
Upcoming Classes (Zoom 7-8pm):
June 24, July 15, August 19, September 16
Baby Care Basics
Newborn and Baby Care
As new parents, we understand you may have many questions. In this class, Dr. Priya Gowda-Boylan provides practical and clinical guidance to help parents confidently care for their newborn.
Topics include:
- Feeding and Nutrition
- Soothing and Comforting Techniques
- Bathing, Skin Care and Rashes
- Sleep
- Development
- Safety
- Red Flags — When to call your pediatrician
This free virtual session is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30-2:30pm for existing and prospective CAP patients.
Learn more about the class here. *No sessions March or July 2026*
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Lactation Support Group
Parent-infant support group
Please join us for a complimentary lactation support group. We hope to provide a safe space to share highs and lows, troubleshoot feeding challenges, and normalize the breastfeeding journey alongside others facing similar experiences. One of our lactation consultants will facilitate this casual meeting allowing you to connect with other breastfeeding parents.
This group is open to existing CAP families with babies from birth to age 6 months, new or experienced with breastfeeding. Please note that we are unable to accommodate older siblings.
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm. First session July 23, 2026
Where: Oakton location: 10455 White Granite Drive, Suite 150 Oakton, VA 22124
Upcoming dates for 2026: July 23, August 13, August 27, September 10, September 24
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