Women & Children's Health

Whether you’re trying to stay healthy or start a family, Centra provides exceptional care at every stage of life. No matter your unique health needs, we’re here for everything life brings your way.

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Our approach to care

Centra is committed to providing excellent gynecologic, maternity and pediatric services to the communities we serve throughout central Virginia. We have the largest women’s care team in the region, which includes OB/GYNs, certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners and more. With many providers and locations to choose from, it’s easy to find the right one for you. Additionally, if more specialized care is needed, your provider can seamlessly refer you to doctors across the Centra network which includes health specialists, as well as fertility and high-risk pregnancy experts.

Our experts in women’s health have an emphasis on the following:

Pregnancy & postpartum care
Menstrual issues

Infertility & preconception
Neonatal care

Related Services

Gynecologic Services

At Centra, our goal is to help women be as healthy as possible through every stage of life, from adolescence through childbearing years to menopause and beyond.

Maternity Services

At Centra, we look at each birth as a miracle and every baby as unique. We encourage a family-centered approach to childbirth where patients are supported through every step of the birthing process through shared decision making and evidence based practice.

Pediatric Services

Centra offers comprehensive pediatric services by highly trained and educated pediatric providers that are focused on family-centered care because we recognize that when a child becomes ill, it affects the entire family.

Where you can find us

We have a number of conveniently located facilities in your neighborhood. See all Locations

Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital

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Call 434.200.3000

Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

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Call 434.200.3000

Centra Medical Group Forest Women's Center

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Call 434.385.8948 Fax 434.200.1674

Center for Childbirth & Family Education classes

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