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My sister is military and will be in Fort Knox when she gives birth. She JUST got there and isn't familiar with the area yet. Talk to me about the hospital there. She says they have some strange rules and the doctor has stood her up once already so she's getting nervous. I also need to help her find a LLL group and a carseat tech. I'm a tech, but I live 650 miles away. Oh, and a ped too! Preferably someone that will support her...

I take all three of my lo's to All Star Pediatrics. I have been really happy with them. They've been supportive of our breastfeeding, cloth diapering, ect. I had a preemie that every other doctor pushed formula on, but Dr. Al and Dr. Buttleman both supported the breastfeeding... it meant a lot to me. They've even been understanding about not starting any solids until after six months, even with my dd being so small. I've...

That's great. Also smart of you to get several notorized copies of your exemption. We've done that here in Utah, as well. (We'll be moving to Arlington at the beginning of January.) Thanks so much. You've put my mind at ease.

Thank you so much for the info!! I emailed the ladies in Marshall yesterday. I'm also glad you mentioned Peggy Franklin. My husband and I used to work with her son and dil for years up until about 6 months ago. When I became pregnant for the third time she offered her services, but I was still naive about the whole thing. I could not remember her name for the life of me.

Dr. Padilla of Richeson Dr. Peds has no problem with delaying my son's vaccines. He said as long as it was an "educated decision" he wouldn't mind delaying them. He let me choose which one(s) to give and when. Now, I have no idea about no vax, but he was very open to delaying.

I got this in the mail today, and while it's a bit far for me to drive, I thought I'd share since some of you ladies may be interested! Northern Virginia Midwifery presents: Saturday, December 5th, 10am in Arlington The lost custom of ingesting the placenta post partum is returning to birthing women. The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to inform attendees about the benefits of placenta consumption and to familiarize attendees...

I'm glad I found this thread. I'm in the Fairfax area and would love to meet up with other mamas!

I am on the fence about vaccinating my future daughter. I would like to find a pediatrician in my area that will talk to me about possibly modifying the vax schedule or non-vaxing her. I am in the southern virginia area. If anyone can help me find one that isnt 3 hours away, please pm me or reply as time is short. I am 8 months pregnant with no pediatrician. I am currently looking at one in virginia beach which would be an hour away but worth...

i have dr gregory at lakeview pediatrics. i really, really like the practice although I am considering switching to another practice with the birth of my new baby, just because of the distance (I am in Va Bch and he is in suffolk 45 minutes by car) and me not having a car right now. My midwife recommended a doctor who is homebirth-friendly so I will be checking that practice out soon.

I understand the concerns with the Medical Center. It is overcrowded but like someone already said... the skin to skin contact is great! On the other hand, Leigh Lindsey is great!! She is a wonderful nurse midwife who truly cares about her patients. I would recommend her to everyone looking to utilize a nurse midwife!