Sanu Postpartum Care

If you are on the fence I would definitely recommend staying at Sanu! I am a first time mom and all of the help, care and educational opportunities really helped me and my husband. We stayed for 4 nights and it was so helpful for my own recovery after giving birth. Will definitely stay again for our second child!

Sanu was a total game changer! Everything was super clean and comfy, which made it so easy to relax. The staff was amazing – they totally took care of everything and made sure me and my little one were doing great. It's so awesome that we have a place like this nearby in the DC metro area where new moms can get so much support. Seriously, I can't recommend this place enough to any new mom who needs a break and some pampering!

Wow - what an experience! The entire team at Sanu are absolutely amazing. Our family felt so loved and cared for. It was the perfect 5-night stay to get us ready and rested to go home. We ended up using the nursery a LOT so that Mom could rest. It really helped her get her energy back. The food was amazing, the room was beautiful, and it was truly a joy. Thank you, Sanu! We'll be back for the next baby!

Sanu is a wonderful concept and the execution delivers! My wife and I stayed here after the birth of our son so that mom could get some well deserved recovery time. From the moment you walk in you're greeted by friendly team members who walk you through every step of your stay. They're reachable all the time via a WhatsApp group, which we found convenient and helpful. The suites are comfortable and well equipped, just like staying at a luxury hotel, just with all the baby stuff you could need and more. We actually discovered some of our favorite products (baby cream and oil) from Sanu staff picks. The dinners were a great chance for mom and dad to take a breath together while the super professional caretakers watched our son. We felt at ease having them care for him, as we were given access to the Lollipop camera in case we wanted to take a look at how he was doing. The Sanu team really took great care of us and we'll look back on our stay as a fond memory during such an important time in our lives. Highly recommend considering a stay for your postpartum recovery, there's really nothing else like it.

I just left Sanu and I'm so glad I chose to stay. I honestly would have loved to stay a few more days. If you're thinking about how long to book, I would say try at least a week. Based on what I saw, it's clear that everyone who helped us at Sanu loves babies and knows baby care through and through. Right now, the best way to describe how I feel is relived. I feel healthy and like i know what to do once we get home, a complete turnaround from when I left the hospital. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends.

I had a wonderful stay at Sanu! As a mom of 3 coming for my third child, I thought the experience was great! The staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and I left feeling relaxed and ready to start my journey with my new daughter.

Cannot recommend SANU enough. We were skeptical at first, unsure if just settling home after delivery would be best, but we are so glad we went to SANU. Julia and her team are incredible; big thanks to Ggie, Kimey, Alexis, and Mary! The retreat allowed us the perfect amount of bonding and relaxation time to embrace our new reality as a little family without worrying about household chores, or meals (and the meals at Sanu were absolutely delicious). By using the nursery at night we were able to catch up on much needed sleep before tackling less restful nights at home. We also greatly appreciated Julia’s lessons and advice, all medically backed, during our stay to build our new parenting confidence. We will always be grateful for our time spent here with our baby girl and for the team’s continued support.

I really enjoyed my stay at Sanu. I stayed for 5 days and thought the experience was great! Some of the biggest benefits was always having nutritious food available, the 24/7 nursery, and doulas available for any request. I was a first time mom and they helped me figure out breast feeding and pumping for the first time. I also used the nursery for 3 days and felt super comfortable letting Janae care for our son. All communication was done via WhatsApp, the nursery had a camera you can watch your baby, and the food (lunch/dinner) was always delivered to your room. Breakfast was also nice and we walked downstairs for that but could be delivered if desired. I would recommend this facility to any expecting mothers!

Sanu Postpartum Retreat has some positives, but unfortunately, the cons outweigh them for me. **Pros:** - The staff and doulas were very friendly and helpful, which was a highlight of my stay. - They offered a complimentary massage to make up for being short-staffed the first night, which I appreciated. - Baby essentials like diapers and wipes were provided, as well as postpartum necessities for mom, including pads, diapers, and a peri bottle. - They were accommodating with offers to watch the baby in-room for day naps. - The hotel itself was clean and well-maintained. - The infant classes were informative, albeit very short (around 10 minutes each). - The 24/7 open line of communication through WhatsApp with the staff and doulas was very convenient. It made it easy to get help or ask questions at any time. **Cons:** - The facility was occasionally short-staffed, meaning there were times they couldn't respond to baby care requests promptly. - The nursery camera had frequent outages and only provided a limited view of the baby's bassinet. If the baby was being changed or soothed elsewhere, they were out of sight, which was very concerning. After I complained, they made arrangements to hold my baby in a private room where she could be seen on camera at all times. While I appreciated this effort, it didn't seem to be the standard, and I had to request it again the next night. - The food quality was disappointing--overcooked dishes like mac and cheese, steak, and chicken were common. - Meal policies felt restrictive; moms were only allowed one entrée per meal (no appetizers or desserts), which differed from older welcome packets that mentioned more options. - There were also supply issues--one evening, I ordered shrimp, but they were unavailable, forcing me to choose another dish. - The menu lacked variety, staying the same throughout the stay. - The parent lounge snacks were underwhelming--just chips and granola bars. This was disappointing, especially since the hospital where I delivered offered a much better variety of snacks for free. Breastfeeding makes you very hungry, and with meals spread so far apart (7 a.m.-10 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m.), I had to order snacks from the grocery store during my stay. A more thoughtful selection of snacks would have been a great benefit. - Many appealing amenities came at an additional cost: massages, IV treatments, partner meals, parking, and more. These extras add up quickly. Overall, while the idea of a postpartum retreat is fantastic, the execution at $880/night felt far from luxurious. Too many corners are being cut, and the experience didn't feel as relaxing or premium as I had hoped. In hindsight, that money would have been better spend on a postpartum doula to come in home and help. Unfortunately, I will not be recommending this retreat to others.

Sanu is a wonderful concept and the execution delivers! My wife and I stayed here after the birth of our son so that mom could get some well deserved recovery time. From the moment you walk in you're greeted by friendly team members who walk you through every step of your stay. They're reachable all the time via a WhatsApp group, which we found convenient and helpful. The suites are comfortable and well equipped, just like staying at a luxury hotel, just with all the baby stuff you could need and more. We actually discovered some of our favorite products (baby cream and oil) from Sanu staff picks. The dinners were a great chance for mom and dad to take a breath together while the super professional caretakers watched our son. We felt at ease having them care for him, as we were given access to the Lollipop camera in case we wanted to take a look at how he was doing. The Sanu team really took great care of us and we'll look back on our stay as a fond memory during such an important time in our lives. Highly recommend considering a stay for your postpartum recovery, there's really nothing else like it.

The San Postpartum care retreat provides a relaxing spa-quality atmosphere coupled with physician-developed, evidence-based personalized care. The retreat takes a holistic approach to help families navigate the challenging postpartum period, whether this is your first child or you are a seasoned mother. From the moment of arrival, I was greeted with friendly, conscientious staff who had backgrounds in postpartum care and pediatrics. The staff escorted us to our immaculately clean room. While receiving a relaxing footpath with aromatherapy, staff took notes to personalize our stay to fit the needs of our newborn, offering massages, lactation and mental health support services if desired. Uniquely, we had access to staff 24/7 through concierge services, making us feel supported and at ease at all times. We took advantage of the amenities of the hotel, such as the large spotless fitness facility and upscale restaurant. Breakfast included a buffet of nutritious options. Lunch was served in our room, taking the need to cook and clean out of the equations, allowing time to focus on our baby instead. We took part in individualized classes on how to soothe baby and how to burp baby to reduce spit up. My husband and I are both healthcare professionals, and still found these classes enriching and immediately used some of the tips to help our baby. We were assisted with a newborn bath, which made us more comfortable when returning home. To top it all off, we were able to SLEEP! Sanu provided a safe bassinet, white noise, pump part sanitation in their nursery. The Sanu postpartum retreat staff has thought of everything you could ever want or need to make life during the postpartum journey easier and enjoyable. This sanctuary allows mothers to take time to heal, repair, and restore themselves.