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Happy workiversary to Danielle - she has been with WomanCare Centers for 5 years!
20/07/2025

Happy workiversary to Danielle - she has been with WomanCare Centers for 5 years!

Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re in your 40s or early 50s a...
20/07/2025

Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re in your 40s or early 50s and experiencing irregular periods, hot flashes, or unexpected mood swings, you may be entering perimenopause. At WomanCare Centers in Norfolk, VA, we help women understand what’s happening in their bodies and offer personalized options to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life. Read our latest blog post to learn more: https://womancarecenters.com/managing-perimenopause-hormones-symptoms-and-relief/

14/07/2025

UPDATE 3:11PM: We had to close the office for the day due to the power outage. If you had an appointment scheduled, we will reach out as soon as possible. If you are in labor, or need to reach the provider on call for an emergency, please contact our office number to reach the answering service.

We are currently without power at our office due to weather - we will update as soon as we have more info to share!

Whether you’re trying to prevent pregnancy, manage a medical condition, or take control of your reproductive health, cho...
12/07/2025

Whether you’re trying to prevent pregnancy, manage a medical condition, or take control of your reproductive health, choosing the right birth control method is an important decision. With many safe and effective options available, the best choice depends on your lifestyle, health, and personal preferences. At WomanCare Centers in Norfolk, VA, we offer guidance and care to help you make informed decisions about contraception. Here’s a breakdown of today’s most common birth control options. Read our latest blog post for more information: https://womancarecenters.com/birth-control-options-pills-iuds-implants-patches-and-more/

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4th. If you are in labor, or need to reach the provider on call for an ...
03/07/2025

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4th. If you are in labor, or need to reach the provider on call for an emergency, please call (757) 451-0929 to be connected to the answering service.

Happy workiversary to Alisha - she has been with WomanCare Centers for 15 years!
02/07/2025

Happy workiversary to Alisha - she has been with WomanCare Centers for 15 years!

Staying on top of preventive care is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health. But many women are...
29/06/2025

Staying on top of preventive care is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health. But many women aren’t sure when to schedule important screenings like a Pap smear, annual gynecological exam, or a bone density test (DEXA scan). At WomanCare Centers in Norfolk, VA, we help women understand the timeline and importance of each of these essential evaluations. Here’s what you need to know. For more information, read our latest blog post: https://womancarecenters.com/when-to-get-a-pap-smear-gynecological-exam-and-dexa-scan-key-screenings-for-womens-health/

WomanCare Centers is welcoming another midwife to the crew! Read below for more info on Danielle:Danielle Ybarra Scott i...
27/06/2025

WomanCare Centers is welcoming another midwife to the crew! Read below for more info on Danielle:

Danielle Ybarra Scott is a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife with a strong foundation in high-risk labor and delivery, clinical instruction, and lactation consulting. With over five years of experience in maternal and newborn health, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based care centered on compassion, education, and respect. She offers full-scope midwifery services, including prenatal, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Previously, she worked as a Lactation Consultant at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and as a Registered Nurse in several respected hospitals, specializing in labor and delivery.

Before entering nursing, Danielle proudly served in the United States Navy for nearly a decade, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Her military service sharpened her leadership, communication, and instructional skills—tools she continues to use daily in both her clinical and educational work. Danielle is the mother of a 12-year-old son and an infant daughter. She and her husband, who actively serves in the Navy, have been married for 16 years. As both a veteran and a military spouse, she brings empathy, resilience, and firsthand understanding to the care of military families. A native of El Paso, Texas, Danielle is deeply connected to her Mexican roots and is passionate about creating culturally affirming care spaces. As a bilingual provider and trained Spanish interpreter, she ensures her patients feel seen, heard, and informed. She takes great pride in educating patients about their bodies and experiences and believes in making time to truly listen and answer questions. Danielle holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Midwifery from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and an active member of ACNM and AWHONN.

🎉👶 Sprinkled with Love! 👶🎉Today we celebrated one of our amazing WomanCare team members with a sweet baby sprinkle! 💕🍼 S...
25/06/2025

🎉👶 Sprinkled with Love! 👶🎉

Today we celebrated one of our amazing WomanCare team members with a sweet baby sprinkle! 💕🍼 Surrounded by love, laughter, and a few tiny diapers, we’re so excited to welcome her newest little bundle soon.

Please join us in wishing her all the love, rest, and snuggles in the world as she prepares to grow her beautiful family. 💖

🏈⚾ Sports Day at the Office! 🏀⚽We’re bringing the team spirit to Spirit Week with Sports Day! From jerseys to sneakers, ...
20/06/2025

🏈⚾ Sports Day at the Office! 🏀⚽

We’re bringing the team spirit to Spirit Week with Sports Day! From jerseys to sneakers, our staff is showing off their favorite teams and keeping things playful while still providing top-notch care. Because whether we’re cheering on the sidelines or supporting you in the exam room - we’re always on your team. 💪💙

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Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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Welcome to WomanCare Centers

Welcome to WomanCare Centers. We are glad you are here. We are a hometown practice with a wonderful story and a long history of caring for women and their families.

It begins as many stories do, with love and with nursing because nursing is the heart of healthcare. Louann loved being a nurse, loved caring for birthing women and she loved Ted Hughes. They had always known of each other growing up in Norfolk but the history of birthing in Hampton Roads took a right turn when Louann and Ted married in 1980, the year before he finished medical school.

The now Dr. Hughes was a resident at the three area hospitals. It was under the tutelage of the nurses at DePaul Medical Center that Dr. Hughes and his colleagues honed their skills in their care of healthy women. Two of these nurses were Louann (you hear her beautiful voice when you call our office) and our own midwife, then nurse, Nell Dowell. In 1987 Dr. Hughes and Louann opened Health Care Specialists for Women. They began with 6 patients on their first day. Time passed and another bright star arrived in residency: Marybeth Dixon. In 1993, after 6 years as a solo practitioner, Dr.Hughes invited Dr. Dixon to join him in practice. This was the heart of WomanCare Centers as it is today. We grew from love and friendship and through a commitment to women and their families.

As other practices in the area grew, national breastfeeding rates continued to fall and cesarean rates rose, WomanCare Centers rates did not change. The cesarean rate was always lower and the breastfeeding rate continues to be the highest in the state.