Childbirth classes help you know what to expect during the labor and the birth process. You can talk with other pregnant people, learn about how your body works and how your baby is growing. You will learn about birth, breastfeeding, and what to expect in the first few days of the postpartum period. Workshops consist of labor and birth, pain management, breathing and relaxation techniques, breastfeeding, baby care, and postpartum classes. Childbirth education is a safe place to ask questions or talk about your birth-related concerns.
Virtual or In-Person Tours
In-Person Tours
Tours of BMC's Labor and Delivery, single-family postpartum rooms, and newborn nursery are available by appointment only.
Tours last approximately one hour. For a tour, please email Childbirthed@bmc.org.
Virtual Tours and Classes
Childbirth education courses are available via Zoom in English or Spanish.
Please ask your provider for a referral for tours or childbirth education classes.
Childbirth Education Workshops
All workshops are free for BMC patients and employees.
Virtual Six-Week Series Workshop
- English
- Wednesday at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Saturday One-Day Prepared Labor Workshop
- English
- One Saturday per month from noon to 6:30 p.m.
Prepared Labor Workshops
- Spanish
- Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
One-on-one Q&A sessions and self-guided education are also available by request!
Contact
Anitra Anderson, childbirth educator, at 617.414.3875 or Childbirthed@bmc.org
Laura Pichardo, childbirth educator, at Childbirthed@bmc.org