Our Workshops
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 18 5:30pm, December 11 5pm
2025: January 16 5pm, February 10 5pm, March 10 5:30pm, April 7 5:30pm, May 13 5:30pm, June 16 5:30pm, August 28 5pm, September 8 5:30pm, October 6 5:30pm, November 3 5:30pm, December 9 5:30pm
Falls Church December 9 7:30pm
2025: January 9 7:30pm, February 11 7:30pm, March 12 7:30pm, April 7 7:30pm, May 7 7:30pm, June 2 7:30pm, July 11 5pm, August 7 7:30pm, September 9 7:30pm, October 8 7:30pm, November 10 7:30pm, December 11 7:30pm
Herndon November 18 5:30pm, December 18 5:30pm
2025: January 14 5:30pm, February 13 5:30pm, March 19 5:30pm, April 15 5:30pm, May 13 5:30pm, June 16 5:30pm, July 16 5:30pm, August 19 5:30pm, September 18 5:30pm, October 14 5:30pm, November 18 5:30pm, December 16 5:30pm
Sleepy Hollow December 11 5:30pm
Vienna December 9 5:30pm
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: November 19, December 18
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. (No session April 2025) 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!