Pre-registration at Inova Fairfax and CSection question

[Anonymous]

How soon so I need to consider pre-registration at Inova Fairfax? Also, I know they have that new program that you pay an additional $25/day to get a private room. Has anyone delivered there recently that can provide insight on this program? Also, I'm having a C Section and was wondering at approx. how long I can expect to stay at the hospital. I know it can vary from person to person ... depending on the baby and mother's health, but I was just wondering what the average was.

[Anonymous]

Hi:

Hopefully we can help with these questions. Here goes:

>How soon so I need to consider pre-registration at Inova Fairfax?<
Inova recommends you pre-register at least 60 days before your expected delivery date. It can be conveniently done online at http://www.inova.org/childbirth.

>Also, I know they have that new program that you pay an additional $25/day to get a private room. Has anyone delivered there recently that can provide insight on this program?<

Someone else would have to weigh in from their personal experience, but you can find additional information about the "Baby and me Amenities Program" at Inova Fairfax Hospital Women’s Center by going to:
http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/womens-health/locations/inova-fairfax-hospital/baby-and-me-amenities.jsp

>Also, I'm having a C Section and was wondering at approx. how long I can expect to stay at the hospital. I know it can vary from person to person ... depending on the baby and mother's health, but I was just wondering what the average was.<

This is something that really depends on the person and their unique situation. I'd recommend you check with your insurance company and specific plan regarding their guidelines surrounding length-of-stay. To see more about Inova's facilities for mothers having C-sections, you can also view an online tour at http://www.inova.org/childbirth or sign up for an in-person tour. You may also want to sign up for the "Baby and Me" e-newsletter to get hospital-specific information and updates delivered to your inbox.

Hope this helps. Thanks for your interest in Inova!

-Todd Bernhardt
Director, Communications