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Providence Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services for the complexities of women's obstetric and gynecological health, which cater to the health and wellness of mothers and babies. At a delivery rate of more than 2,000 babies a year, generations of women continue to put their trust in Providence to be their hospital of choice for this most memorable event.
Maternal/Infant Health - Inpatient
Maternal/Infant Health Unit provides quality, compassionate care to mothers and their infants and consists of three different areas: Labor and Delivery (L&D), Postpartum (P/P), and the Special Care Nursery.
- Labor and Delivery (L&D) - Upon admission to Maternal/Infant Health, physicians and nurses monitors the progress of labor and health of the baby.
- Nursery - After the baby is born, he/she remains in the nursery for care and observation until stable.
- Postpartum (P/P) - Once the baby is stable and leaves the nursery, they are then roomed with the mother to foster an early bond and allow the mother the time to become acquainted with the baby's needs. The mother also receives instruction on breastfeeding and other aspects of newborn care.
To obtain additional information about Maternal/Infant Health and Childbirth Classes, or to schedule an appointment with Maternal/Infant Care, call (202) 269-7650.
Providing excellent care in both obstetrics and gynecology, Providence's physicians are highly experienced and welcome all patients. Consisting of a phenomenal team of OB/GYNs including Nixon Asomani, MD, Mejebi Mayor, MD, and Tollie Elliott, MD, this area of service offers traditional as well as minimally invasive techniques in performing obstetric surgeries to facilitate minimal length of recovery time and hospital stays.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (202) 269-7525.
Center for Life
Center for Life has been providing quality outpatient prenatal, gynecological, and primary care service to women in the Greater Metropolitan Washington, DC area for more than 30 years. Many served are from all walks of life including women from vulnerable and medically under-served populations.
To contact the Center for Life, call (202) 269-7439
CHOICES Teen Parenting Program (All of the services are also available in Spanish) Through Center for Life, the CHOICES Teen Parenting Program offers vital support services that help develop important parenting skills for teen parents between the ages of 12-19 residing in Washington, DC and Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. Custom designed classes are available to enhance and strengthen the teen's knowledge and skills for effective parenting including Childbirth Education and Prenatal Care, Parenting Infants, Parenting Toddlers, Teen Health and Lifestyle Choices. One of the program's primary resources is its referral services and information for enrollment in healthcare, food stamps, housing, counseling, education, and employment programs.
To obtain additional information on the program or to speak with the coordinator, Maria Fernanda Garcia, call (202) 269-9047.
NIXON ASOMANI , MD.
Nixon Asomani is a dedicated physician with twenty plus years of experience as an OB/GYN.
His passion has always been to provide excellent care to women.
Becoming an OB/GYN was not just a career choice for Dr. Asomani. His inspiration came from
watching the midwives in his native land of Ghana, West Africa perform at home deliveries.
With the desire to be able to provide a more comfortable and less traumatic experience for
mothers, he came to the United States, with the help of his brothers, to pursue his dream and
fulfill his desire.
Dr. Asomani is a graduate of Georgetown University. He received his medical degree from
Howard University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital.
Although committed to his private practice, he took time to teach as a clinical instructor
in major hospitals throughout the DC area.
The younger physicians view him as the veteran of the group and whom they greatly respect.
Dr. Asomani expressed that "Providence Hospital produces a sense of calmness where our
patients are treated as respected family."
MEJEBI MAYOR, MD.
Mejebi Mayor is a remarkable OB/GYN who has been in practice for more than fourteen years and whose sole purpose is to help improve womens' quality of health.
"It has always been my desire to be an OB/GYN," says Dr. Mayor. She admits that working in such a culturally diverse environment as Providence Hospital gives her great satisfaction in her practice.
A mother herself, Dr. Mayor's desire to help women comes naturally. She was born in Nigeria and has lived in the DC area for more than twenty-two years. She too received her medical degree from Howard University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital. She began her private practice at Providence Hospital in 1992, and continues to be one of the leading OB/GYNs in the community.
TOLLIE ELLIOTT, MD.
Tollie Elliott, a husband and father of four, embraces the OB/GYN profession with true
compassion.
A native Washingtonian who started off as a zoology major and taught high school chemistry,
earth science and biology for three years in the MD public school system, Dr. Elliott
ultimately decided to attend Howard University School of Medicine to pursue his medical degree.
He later completed his residency at the Georgetown University in 2004, and soon thereafter,
began his private practice.
His love of family and the will to help the underserved enables him to respect and embrace
the responsibilities of an OB/GYN. "I treat my patients as family," explained Dr. Elliott.
When asked what makes him unique in his profession, he responded with sincerity, "I am patient, I am a listener, and I know what it's like to be a parent and I also enjoy the
surgical challenges."
This young bilingual (English/Spanish) OB/GYN has a genuine love for this profession and
the patients to whom he provides care.
