At Virginia Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. we pride ourselves in creating a birth experience for you and your family that is both safe and rewarding. We have produced this guide to help alleviate any concerns or questions about the experience at our Birthing Inn at INOVA Loudoun Hospital. Please speak to Dr. Ayoub should you have any specific questions or concerns.
Labor:
Dr. Ayoub’s philosophy is less is more! As a gynecologist in Leesburg, VA , Dr. Ayoub has his patients desires at the forefront of his care. Dr. Ayoub strives for a low cesarean rate by using his clinical skills intervene only when necessary for mom or baby’s health. He believes in being hands off as long as possible in labor, providing fewer labor checks. As long as you do not have an epidural and labor is progressing without problems, you are generally free to move around and encouraged to use a birthing ball or other varying positions including walking during labor as the Birthing Inn has wireless monitoring. Dr. Ayoub accommodates and encourages patients to use Doulas and respects patients decision to have a natural childbirth. He sparingly uses pitocin and/or amniotomy, unless these are first discussed with you. You are allowed to bring comfort providing material to make you feel more at home such as pillows, computers and your own music to play. The environment is generally kept as quiet as possible and the lights may be kept low if you desire such as used during hypnobirth or other natural birthing methods. Dr. Ayoub encourages but does not require an IV in placed during labor unless needed for GBS antibiotic prophylaxis or for fluid administration or emergency needs. He rarely uses fetal scalp electrodes unless absolutely necessary. You will be empowered to be involved in the decision-making process. Dr. Ayoub does NOT use routine episiotomies and uses techniques to help avoid vaginal lacerations.
