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VHC OB Journey
Birth Navigation

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We work to make sure you are supported and prepared to bring your baby into this world.
 
We know having a baby can be overwhelming and we will help you navigate your care plan, lifestyle choices, preferences, fears and anxieties so you can enjoy this special time. Our childbirth education team, led by Evette Hernandez, MSN, RN, CNM will guide you through all your choices to give you a pregnancy and birth experience filled with less stress and more joy. We will be with you every step of the way. There’s a reason we deliver 4,000+ babies a year. Contact us to see why VHC is one of the most popular places to have a baby and learn more about:
  • How to prepare and what to expect when delivering  
  • Low intervention options available  
  • How to incorporate a professional doula into your childbirth experience  
  • Birth plan options 
  • High risk pregnancy services 
  • Onsite Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) managed by Children’s National Health System
  • Planned cesarean sections 
  • Comfort measures available

VHC Health OB Journey

Evette Hernandez, MSN, RN, CNM is the Director of Childbirth Education at VHC Health. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife and clinical leader with over 20 years of experience. She has cared for childbearing families in a variety of settings including hospitals, birth centers, community health centers, and private practice. She and her team host educational events that help families adopt the latest evidence-based prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum practices. Her team also facilitates the postpartum and breastfeeding support groups which serve to build connected supportive communities and to provide a safe space for parents to talk about their experiences, connect with each other, and learn about helpful tools and resources.

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