About
Dr. Janet West, MD, MBA, IBCLC, founded RVA Baby to bring hands-on, relationship-driven newborn care directly into family homes. She holds board certification in pediatrics and earned credentials as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Her nearly 15 years of experience focused on newborns and young families shapes every visit she makes.
As a former military spouse, Dr. West spent much of her career directing multiple pediatric clinics serving military families. That background gave her deep experience navigating diverse family needs and high-pressure care environments. She holds an MBA alongside her medical degree. A mother of three, she brings personal insight to the challenges of the early postpartum period. Her clinical passions include newborn care, lactation support, postpartum wellness, and family-centered care. She has shared her work on the Latched Momma Podcast, the Docs Outside The Box podcast, and in Richmond Magazine.
Education & Training
Additional Training
MBA; IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. West right for?
Dr. West is an excellent fit for expectant parents preparing for a newborn's arrival. New mothers recovering from a C-section or a difficult birth benefit from her willingness to come directly to the home. Parents navigating breastfeeding challenges gain from her IBCLC credentials and hands-on lactation support. Families who want extended, unhurried visits with 24/7 physician access will find her model well-suited to their needs. She also works well with parents managing newborn jaundice or concerns about postpartum mood and depression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Janet West holds an MD and an MBA, and she maintains board certification in pediatrics. She also holds credentials as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). That combination makes her one of the few pediatricians who can address both medical and feeding needs in a single visit.
Dr. West brings nearly 15 years of direct experience working with newborns and families. She spent a significant portion of her career directing pediatric clinics that served military families before founding RVA Baby.
Yes. Dr. West holds IBCLC credentials and provides lactation consultations as part of her practice. She supports breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and combination feeding. In-office consultations cost $100 and in-home consultations cost $180.
Dr. West treats newborn care concerns including jaundice, weight and feeding issues, and acute pediatric illness. She also provides lactation support and conducts maternal depression screenings during home visits.
Yes. Dr. West delivers the majority of her care inside patients' homes. She performs newborn visits, well visits, weight checks, and phototherapy in the home setting. She travels within a 35-mile radius of zip code 23220.
Yes. Dr. West offers pre-birth consultations so families can connect before their baby arrives. She can also provide in-hospital nursery care after delivery and begin home visits within 24-48 hours of discharge.
Yes. Dr. West provides 24/7 access to enrolled families. The duration of that access depends on the care package selected, ranging from one month to three months.
Dr. West takes a holistic, family-centered approach. She focuses on the baby's medical needs while also supporting the parents through feeding challenges, postpartum mood concerns, and the adjustment to life with a newborn. She builds individualized care plans for each family she serves.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026