Medical information is ideally obtained by your health care provider directly or by reliable internet resources. The professional staff at Capital Women’s Care has carefully reviewed the links below to provide sources that promote women’s health. Please note: we cannot always guarantee their validity, nor do we always agree with their content.
Women's Health
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists www.acog.com
This official website of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provides information from leading experts in women’s health care. We suggest patients specifically look at their “Clinical Information” section, then “Patient FAQs” on the website.
National Women’s Health Resource Center www.healthywomen.org
NWHRC’s mission is to educate women about health issues that concern them the most, and to help women make more informed decisions about their health.
National Osteoporosis Foundation www.nof.org
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is a leading resource for up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition www.ovarian.org
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition seeks to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer.
The Menopause Society www.menopause.org
“The Menopause Society is a nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources they need to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. Since The Society was founded in 1989, it has served as the definitive, independent, and evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals and the public, providing accurate information about menopause and midlife women’s health.”
The Tyrer-Cuzick (TC) Risk Assessment Calculator for Breast Cancer Click here to calculate your risk
The risk calculator evaluates your personal and family medical history to estimate your lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Once your risk is calculated, it is very important to inform us of your score in order to provide guidance on options for breast cancer screening, genetic counseling and/or referrals to breast specialists.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Related
Baby Center.com www.babycenter.com
BabyCenter.com provides expectant and new parents with trusted, high-quality information on pregnancy and baby, a supportive online community, and a baby store featuring thousands of products.
Postpartum Support Virginia www.postpartumva.org
Postpartum Support Virginia’s mission is to help new and expectant mothers and their families overcome anxiety, depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.org
This organization advocates for healthy full term babies and conducts research to prevent prematurity.
Breastfeeding: www.acog.org/breastfeeding, www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding, www.mothertobaby.org
Newborn, Maternity, and Family Photography www.chieuleephotography.com
Chieu Lee Photography specializes in newborn, maternity and family photography in Northern Virginia.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/pregnancy
The CDC website covers topics ranging from planning for pregnancy, information on pregnancy itself, postpartum care, preventing pregnancy, zika virus, and trouble getting pregnant.
Inova Women’s Hospital – Fairfax Virtual Tour for Maternity Services https://www.inova.org/locations/childbirth-inova-womens-hospital
Once you go to this website, scroll down and click on the blue button to view the virtual tour of the Maternity Services at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Umbilical Cord Blood and/or Tissue Banking
Cord Blood Registry www.cordblood.com
Your online resource for information on umbilical cord blood and the services available through the Cord Blood Registry, the largest family bank of cord blood stem cells in the United States.
Viacord www.viacord.com
We encourage our expecting mom’s to visit www.Viacord.com and learn why preserving your baby’s umbilical cord blood at the time of birth may be one of the most important decisions you can make for your baby’s and your family’s future.
Cryo-Cell www.cryo-cell.com
Stem cells from umbilical cord blood are known to treat over 70 diseases, and have been used in over 8,000 transplants worldwide. We invite you to visit this website to learn more about the important decision of banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood.
Adolescent Health
Girlshealth.gov www.girlshealth.gov
This site was created to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy behaviors by using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.
General Health and Wellness
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women www.goredforwomen.org
The AHA’s women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
Mayo Clinic Healthy Lifestyle https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle
The Mayo Clinic website provides information and tools for a healthy lifestyle for all stages of life.
MyPlate www.choosemyplate.gov
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
