Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, tours of the Hylton Family Birthing Center are offered several times a month. Tours fill up quickly, so please register several months prior to your due date. To register, call 703-530-9355 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Yes, the Birthing Center has private postpartum rooms, which include private showers for all new mothers. There is also a comfortable pull-out sofa that can accommodate one adult.

The Birthing Center cannot accommodate children overnight. We suggest that you make plans for the care of your baby's siblings well in advance of your due date.

Birthing Center policy allows three visitors at one time in the labor and delivery rooms. No children under 12, except siblings; siblings must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage the adult responsible for the baby's siblings to be someone other than the spouse or support person.

Yes, however, siblings must be accompanied by an adult other than yourself at all times.

Siblings are allowed to visit, however, they must be accompanied by an adult other than yourself at all times.

Visiting hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Birthing Center policy allows four visitors at one time in the postpartum rooms. No children under 12, except siblings; siblings must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Meals are provided for the new mother and infant. In addition, there is also a kitchen in the Birthing Center that is equipped with light snacks such as soup and juice. Prince William Hospital has a wonderful dining room with reasonable prices.

Continental Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Self-Serve Buffet Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Full Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Full Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Yes. Your obstetrician should give you a pre-registration form several months prior to your due date. If you do not receive the form, please call the Birthing Center at (703) 369-8122.

After the delivery, you will have a brief recovery period in the labor and delivery room with your baby. The baby will be taken to the newborn nursery to be registered as a patient. You will be moved to a private postpartum room. If you choose, the baby may join you in your room and stay with you. There may be tests or procedures that the baby requires and, if this is the case, you will be notified in advance. For the safety and security of all newborns, only hospital staff is permitted in the nursery.

Rest assured that Prince William Hospital has state-of-the-art technology in place to ensure your safety and that of your newborn. The Birthing Center was designed with safety, security and comfort as top priorities. Security measures at the Birthing Center will be explained in detail when you are admitted.

Though incoming calls are permitted, we encourage patients to call their friends and family with updates on the progress of labor. Many times, there are procedures or examinations being performed in nearby rooms and interruptions may not be welcome.