RVA Baby

RVA Baby provides in-home newborn care, postpartum support, lactation consulting, and ongoing pediatric membership care. Services include pre-birth consultations, in-hospital nursery care, newborn home visits, in-home well visits, weight checks, phototherapy, maternal depression screenings, environmental assessments, and 24/7 physician access.

Newborn care packages range from $799 for the Baby Bundle to $1,299 for the Special Delivery package. Pediatric monthly memberships start at $100 per month for one child, $150 for two children, and $200 for three or more children. Lactation consultations cost $100 in-office or $180 in-home. Some services carry additional fees.

RVA Baby does not accept insurance for membership or visit fees. The practice provides itemized invoices that families can submit independently. Many families use an HFA or HSA account to cover RVA Baby fees. Insurance should cover any lab work or hospital admissions that become necessary.

RVA Baby serves Richmond, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, and parts of Hanover, Goochland, Prince George, and Dinwiddie counties. The practice operates within a 35-mile radius of zip code 23220. Families outside that radius should contact Dr. West directly to discuss options.

Yes. RVA Baby welcomes families who already have a pediatrician. Dr. West provides in-home newborn support through the early weeks and then facilitates a smooth transition to your existing pediatric practice once your baby reaches 6-8 weeks old.

com, or calling 804-837-4348. Dr. West's team will follow up to discuss your needs and get you started.

Yes. The Baby Bundle and The Swaddler Package work well as baby shower gifts. RVA Baby provides custom wrapping and an RVA Baby gift set. The receiving family can complete the contact form on the website to register and begin care.

Dr. West can collect lab samples in the home and deliver them to the lab in most cases. If your baby requires a hospital admission, Dr. West partners with hospital providers to coordinate care. Your insurance benefits should cover the cost of labs and hospital stays.

Yes. RVA Baby graduates can access acute care visits up to 12 months of age. These visits typically cost between $125 and $150.

Dr. West connects with families before birth, immediately after delivery, and following hospital discharge. She offers pre-birth consultations and can visit the hospital nursery. She typically performs the first home visit within 24-48 hours of discharge.