Fredericksburg Parent

16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • May 2026 WRITTEN BY CAMILLE TURNER When families first walk through the doors of Mary Washington or Stafford Hospital to welcome a new baby, one of the most significant moments in their lives, there's a dedicated team working hard behind the scenes to ensure that they immediately feel at home. For Dr. Jordan Kuhn, Chief of OB-GYN at Mary Washington Hospital, that first impression is cri cal. "When mothers and families walk in, we want them to feel welcomed. We want them to walk into an invi ng environment and to feel sup- ported in a place where they're comfortable giving birth to their child," he said. Ann Weed, Director of Mary Washington Healthcare's Women's and Children's Care Center, added, "We want them to be confident in their healthcare team." While many families experience anxiety around childbirth, RiDonna Walker, Nurse Manager for Pediatrics and Mother and Baby at Mary Washington Hospital, described how feeling welcome and having a dedicated, caring team can make a big difference. "We o en hear families say that they were nervous coming in, but when you start talking with them and they feel that they're in great hands, you can see their shoulders drop and relax, and that's what we want, that sense of ease and that calming feeling to resonate with every pa ent." For the Mary Washington Healthcare team, communica on and connec on are at the heart of helping women to feel comfortable. "We try to find some com- mon ground and iden fy with them because that personal connec on is really important," said Terri Lamprinakos, Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery at Mary Washington Hospital. It Takes a Village: An In-Depth Look at the Mary Washington Healthcare Mom & Baby Team It takes a village to ensure safe care. The Mary Washington Healthcare staff are experienced, with the majority of team members bringing more than 15 years of experience to their patients. Women's and Children's Care Center (WCCC) leadership From le , back row: Nancy Young, MWH NICU Nurse Manager; Ka e Pifer, SH LDRP Nurse Manager; Ann Weed, Director of WCCC; Wendy Brown, Assistant Nurse Manager, MWH NICU; RiDonna Walker, Pediatrics and Mother Baby Nurse Manager. From le , front row: Terri Lamprinakos, Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager; Joffa Grant, Assistant Nurse Manager, SH LDRP; and Jennifer Lanham, Assistant Nurse Manager, SH LDRP. sponsored material

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