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Our Services
Breastfeeding Support
Boston Medical Center is a WHO/UNICEF designated Baby-Friendly hosptial.
BMC provides families with prenatal breastfeeding information, breastfeeding
classes, lactation consultants, breastfeeding rooms
(for both parents and staff!), peer counseling support groups and a
telephone support line (617) 414- MILK. Parents and their families may choose
to attend a class prenatally, during their stay at BMC, or at any
time after leaving the hospital. Breastfeeding classes are held on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 11:00 am/Tuesday along with infant massage at 10:30 am. All classes are held in the Birth Place
(3 West, Menino Pavillion).
Infant Massage
The power of touch is healing! Infant massage also promotes bonding
between babies and their new families. Our Infant Massage Program
provides new families with an opportunity to learn infant massage during
their stay. Classes are held Tuesdays at 10:30am in
the Birth Place ( 3West, Menino Pavillion). Parents and their
families may choose to attend a class during their stay at BMC and
may also return at any time for an additional session. Families
are also given information on similar programs in their communities.
Parenting Resource
Before going home, each family is given an exciting book
about newborn and child care called Growing Up Healthy (in English
or Spanish). Parents are encouraged to bring this book to all of their pediatric
visits and to use it to record their infant's growth and special achievements.
Mental Health and Recovery from Addiction
BMC offers support for families struggling with depression, addiction
and other problems related to substance abuse. Our team of professionals
includes counselors and specialists who can listen to families'
problems and help families access and receive the care that best
fits their needs. Our specialists will help mothers join programs
which are designed for mothers with infants and children.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
A specialized team of professionals in our Level III, 15-bed NICU care for infants who require close observation and additional therapy. They provide families with medical and emotional support.
Painfree
Newborn Care
Project Health/Project Baby
Every family has individual needs. The Project Baby volunteers provide information about housing, jobs, health insurance, birth certificates, community programs and specific information requested by our families.
For more information:
Jean Morgan, Administrative Assistant
The Birth Place
3 West, Menino Pavilion
Boston Medical Center
840 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-5202
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