Ericka Lavin

Ericka Lavin, CNM

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

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WomanCare Centers, PLC: Norfolk 1

100 Kingsley Ln.
Suite 200
Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone: (757) 451-0929 Fax: (757) 423-4901

WomanCare Centers, PLC: Norfolk 2

850 Kempsville Rd
#100A
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: (757) 451-0929 Fax: (757) 423-4901

Education

Graduate School: Georgetown University

Ericka Lavin joined WomanCare Centers in 2018, following graduation from Georgetown University with a Master’s Degree in Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife and certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds Bachelor Degrees in Nursing from Georgetown and in Social Work from Marist College. Ericka’s professional interests include breastfeeding education and support, family planning counseling, providing guidance for healthy pregnancy, and supporting women in their goals for the labor and birth experience that suits them. Ericka believes women are gatekeepers for their families’ health, therefore, it is essential to support women in achieving and maintaining physical and emotional well-being. When women have access to health resources and information, they are further enabled to care for and support their families and loved ones.

Ericka, her husband, Matt, and their four children have lived in Hampton Roads for nearly ten years. They arrived here courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard, and now call it home. Ericka enjoys The Arts, sewing, painting, and glasswork, listening to NPR, attempting an annual garden, travel with her family, and the newest family tradition: all things Gamecocks.

Patient Reviews

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Obstetrical (Pregnancy) Ultrasound / Sonogram

Welcoming and listened to me

Annual Well Woman Exam

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Annual Well Woman Exam

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Lab Work

Everything went as planned. The doctor was very well mannered she explained in detail all of my concerns and answered all my questions

IUD Insertion / Removal

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Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

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OB Care

I felt like she got to know me, listened to my concerns, and made good suggestions to quiet my anxiety with an early pregnancy.

Post-Partum Appointment

She was the best midwife that I could have had throughout my pregnancy and labor and delivery. She gave me quality advice and supported me through it all!

OB Care

Thoughtful answers to my concerns and knowledge on the subject.

Post-Partum Appointment

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Birth Control Consultation

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Lavin took the time to answer any questions that I had. I would recommend anyone to see her.

Office Visit / Follow-up

My birth was 6 weeks ago, yet Erika mentioned specific things that were unique to my experience. It made me feel like more than just a number.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Lavin listened to all of my concerns, took the time to view my results under a microscope, and then helped me to come up with a game plan to correct my issues.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Erica is wonderful, thorough, and caring. She ensures that you are not just doing well physically but mentally/emotionally as well. She looks at the "whole" you.

Gynecological Problem Visit

The appointment went great but had to wait a long time for appointment to start.

OB Care

The midwives are always very attentive to my needs and questions and help me feel calm as I prepare for childbirth.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

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Breast Exam

Ericka listened to my issues and needs and showed genuine concern. But couldn’t really help.

Post-Partum Appointment

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Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

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Annual Well Woman Exam

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Annual Well Woman Exam

I had all of my questions answered. My appt. Was fast and easy

Annual Well Woman Exam

Personability and professionalism in interaction.

Post-Partum Appointment

Explained all my options for me in detail and provided extra information where I didn’t think to ask

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I mainly interacted with Ericka near the end of my labor, and when I gave birth she was not in the room. She ended up being confrontational with my doula, and tried to blame my doula for catching my baby when in fact it was Ericka who saw I was progressing rapidly and left my room. When she missed the delivery, she placed blame on my doula rather than owning the fact that she wasn’t present in my room and that was not my doula’s fault nor her responsibility to go find the midwife. My doula kept me and my baby safe as we labored in the shower and I wouldn’t have wanted her to run out to find the midwife, potentially leaving me to deliver my baby alone. While I think Ericka is likely nice, this experience rubbed me the wrong way and left me feeling that she didn’t take her responsibility towards me seriously. She was also pulling my placenta when I specified that I do not want this in my birth plan. I didn’t feel she listened to or cared about my wishes as the mother.

Treatment / Procedure

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Post-Partum Appointment

Visit was thorough and I felt like all it questions/concerns were addressed with care and consideration.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Erica was very receptive to allowing my children in the room and allowing them to be a part of the process. She has a calm demeanor and is confident and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable asking her questions.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Erika is wonderful every time that I see her. Always friendly and helpful when I ask questions.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Erica took her time to discuss all the questions I had. She had great recommendations. I never had to wait more than 5 minutes.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

very informative and cares

Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

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Annual Well Woman Exam

Amazing staff

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

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