Our mission is to provide skilled, compassionate care for you and your baby, with personalized attention that honors your physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cultural needs.

Our private rooms are designed to encourage rest and bonding, with comfortable sleeper sofas for family and plenty of space to keep your baby close. Your care team includes experienced physicians, nurses, clinical care assistants, case managers and lactation consultants – all committed to supporting you every step of the way.

We prioritize your comfort and safety by respecting your privacy, managing your pain effectively, responding quickly when you need us, answering your questions and offering emotional and practical support.

Safety and Security

All employees wear photo identification with their name, title and department. Babies receive two ID bracelets that match the parents’ bracelets, and staff confirm these numbers at admission and any time you are separated from your baby.

For added protection, we use an enhanced infant security system, and our security officers make frequent rounds on all units.

Nursery Care

If you need time to rest, our team can care for your baby in the nursery so you can recharge.

Newborn Care

Many families choose to have their baby’s first bath after 24 hours, allowing for extended skin-to-skin contact. When your baby is 24 hours old, a pediatrician will perform a full physical and behavioral exam, and our nursing team will assess your baby every eight hours.

All babies are offered the first series of hepatitis B vaccines (with your pediatrician’s request), an evaluation for jaundice (yellowing of the skin) and a newborn hearing screening. Newborn hearing screenings help identify babies who may need follow-up testing. If recommended, call our Rehabilitation Department at 202-364-7665 to schedule an appointment. 

Before discharge, we also perform a PKU blood test to check metabolism, screen for congenital heart defects and, in some instances, a car seat safety test.