The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, including specialized programs. Our expert team of clinical professionals is committed to supporting your long-term health and wellbeing both in and out of the exam room. In addition, we are committed to protecting reproductive justice—the right to have or not have a child and to parent your child in a safe and healthy environment—for everyone. ### Obstetrics and Gynecology - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Services and Programs ](#services-and-programs-) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Patient Resources](#patient-resources) - [Additional Information](#additional-information) - [Department News](#department-news) - [Research Overview](#research-overview) - [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information) ## Contact Us [617.414.2000](tel:617.414.2000) ## Services and Programs [### Obstetrics A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and pregnancy-related services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and guidance through every stage of the pregnancy journey. ](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics) [### Gynecology Comprehensive care within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where gynecologist and obstetrician specialists provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment for women’s health needs, including advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. ](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/gynecology) ## Our Team ### [Katharine O'Connell White, MD, MPH, FACOG](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/katharine-o-white-md-facog) Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology ![Kate White Headshot](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b2ba550c-91b0-446e-9fc1-aebf0e70a838/Kate_White_2x3-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jodi F. Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jodi-f-abbott-md-msc-mhcm) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bcce256d-e890-4147-8116-4a2c10a46f09/Abbott-Jodi?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Alexa Arlos, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/alexa-arlos-np) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8f9b56ff-1d8a-44d6-83ea-b3c58d8a512e/Alexa-Arlos_571_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Shannon L. Bell, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/shannon-l-bell-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist; Associate Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alan D. Solomont & Susan Lewis Solomont Clinical Simulation & Nursing Education Center ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c1ef943e-6109-43c3-b21c-1139ab7aa26e/Bell-Shannon?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Rachel Cannon, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/rachel-cannon-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/433a2318-5606-4786-9564-4ff457608c3f/Cannon-Rachel?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Brianna A. Casciello, MSN, CNM, RNC-OB, C-EFM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/brianna-casciello-msn-cnm-rnc-ob-c-efm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/54813e93-bbf5-4ee6-8b41-ba4ae2bee36b/Brianna-Casciello_347_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Philip D. Connors, MS, MPH, CGC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/philip-d-connors-ms-mph-cgc) Lead Genetic Counselor ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9b6b340f-0045-4dc8-a0aa-f6f5abb71768/Phil-Connors_31_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Thamarah M. Crevecoeur, MSN, DrPH, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/thamarah-m-crevecoeur-msn-drph-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; OB/GYN Liaison to the Boston HealthNet Community Health Centers ![Headshot of Thamarah Crevecoeur, MSN, DrPH, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bf5d761d-f7e0-45c9-8fc0-c41401a04e01/Thamarah-Crevecoeur-MSN-DrPH-CNM-2x3-crop-take-2?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Karen D. Cullen, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/karen-d-cullen-msn-whnp-bc-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Director of Education for Midwifery ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/27477d1a-13b7-45d3-a87e-d38db2a37caf/Karen-Cullen?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Alexa S. Dougherty, MSN, PHN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/alexa-s-dougherty-msn-phn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Alexa S. Dougherty, MSN, PHN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3a0306b0-37cb-42f8-b075-d5bc41a0a256/Alexa-S-Dougherty-MSN-PHN-CNM-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jennifer A. Farraye, MSN, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jennifer-farraye-np) Nurse Practitioner (OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8ef89d2c-e81a-49d0-956e-059f639c4112/Farraye_Jennifer-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Rosha N. Forman, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/rosha-n-forman-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Director of Midwifery Services ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/50ca5fe4-ee92-426f-9662-90a768dce334/Rosha-Forman_650_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily M. Fox, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-m-fox-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Emily M. Fox, MSN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a712ac56-f251-4ac6-8f44-148781086f23/Emily-M-Fox-MSN-CNM-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Cecilia Torres Girard, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/cecilia-t-girard-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Cecelia Torres Girard, MSN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/120ae991-1f17-49ee-be38-bb8b9eed6377/Cecelia-Torres-Girard-MSN-CNM-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [David C. Harrison, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/david-c-harrison-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Kathryn M. Hartshorne, MSN, CNM, IBCLC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kathryn-m-hartshorne-msn-cnm-ibclc) Certified Nurse-Midwife and Lactation Consultant ![Headshot of Kathryn M. Hartshorne, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1bf44ea2-9dcb-441e-ad24-0db9dbf5167c/Kathryn-M-Hartshorne-MSN-CNM-IBCLC-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Paul Hendessi, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/paul-hendessi-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ded6582f-9f4c-4ca0-95fb-9ad5224c30cd/Hendessi_Paul-2016?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Matilde V. Hoffman, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/matilde-v-hoffman-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/85933bba-8eff-4b34-a3eb-230cf2a86684/Matilde-Hoffman-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Erica Holland, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/erica-holland-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a6148889-88a0-41b2-889b-f5470ce1c4fa/Holland_Erica?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Katharine B. Hutchinson, MSN, DrPH, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/katharine-b-hutchinson-msn-drph-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5ad76549-a545-4d08-ac61-88365e48b79d/Hutchinson_Katharine?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Naima T. Joseph, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/naima-t-joseph-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d1d35c06-a299-4079-a37e-b82047c6a092/Naima-Joseph-20220215_01-2?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Padmasini Kandadai, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/padmasini-kandadai-md-mph) Obstetrician-Gynecologist; Director, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ad6672ba-fefd-4ea6-8883-daaa89a13435/Padma-Kandadai_452_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Samantha E Kaplan, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/samantha-e-kaplan-md-mph) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4ecdbac4-082f-4327-9d7f-8c50d8bbae33/Kaplan-Samantha?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kristin L. Koo, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kristin-l-koo-msn-whnp-bc-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Director, CenteringPregnancy Prenatal Education Program ![Headshot of Kristin Koo, MS, CNM, WHNP-BC, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/06d16180-a369-4b83-ba1a-642363f25ab0/Kristin-Koo-MS-CNM-WHNP-BC-2x3-crop-low-res?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Luca A. Koritsanszky, MSN, MPH, WHNP-BC, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/luca-koritsanszky-msn-mph-whnp-bc-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/eb46eed9-d541-4dd5-a74e-6d20d9502c7f/Luca-Koritsanszky_426_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Marie S. Kourtelidis, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/marie-s-kourtelidis-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Primary Postpartum Rounder, Midwifery and Low-Risk Obstetrics Services ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/63036926-cd54-4535-b1e4-e305e046f13d/Marie-Kourtelidis_130_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Wendy Kuohung, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/wendy-kuohung-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c30b0fd4-de93-4146-a234-9c1c6bb37706/Kuohung-Wendy?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kettie R. Louis, DNP, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kettie-r-louis-np) Nurse Practitioner; Director, Refugee Women’s Health Clinic ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/898d7adf-4d6e-41a7-9454-670e9cf79c23/Louis-Kettie?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Glenn R. Markenson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/glenn-r-markenson-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/eaa12bbd-20a1-48df-a78c-c57b6ed007f7/Markenson_Glenn-2016-1?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Matthew W. Medina, MSN, CNM, RNC (OBE/EFM)](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/matthew-w-medina-msn-cnm-rnc-obeefm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Matthew W. Medina, MSN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e14bc72c-ccfc-4bb9-8a86-991b6be10efb/Matthew-W-Medina-MSN-CNM-2x3-closer-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Julie G. Mottl-Santiago, DrPH, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/julie-g-mottl-santiago-drph-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e97f6ff4-7db5-4543-a13e-a43424046f79/Mottl-Santiago_Julie-2022?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Cesylee Q. Nguyen, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/cesylee-q-nguyen-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Director of Childbirth Education ![Headshot of Cesylee Q. Nguyen, MSN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife and Director of Childbirth Education at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8dad236f-ac6d-4f28-8eb2-26acd22cae80/Cesylee-Q-Nguyen-MSN-CNM-2x3-crop-low-res?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Nyia L. Noel, MD, MPH, FACOG](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/nyia-l-noel-md-mph-facog) Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon; Obstetrician-Gynecologist; Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery; Founder, The Fibroid Center at BMC ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/cdd76b39-2a89-46c6-9db3-dfc5b0db8ef1/Nyia-Noel-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Onyemaechi C. Onyekwu, MSN, APRN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/onyemaechi-c-onyekwu-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Clinical Director, Birth Sisters Doula Service ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6eba884a-861e-4f6b-8eb6-2c971405cb99/Onyekwu_Onyemaechi-2020_BMC_large?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Danielle K. O'Rourke-Suchoff, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/danielle-k-orourke-suchoff-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/22cd818f-6020-4c93-be53-ee2423654acb/ORourke_Suchoff_MD_OB-GYN?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [LaKedra S. Pam, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lakedra-s-pam-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a83f4f68-1cc3-41dd-8165-29db717ca588/Pam_LaKedra-2020-_BMC?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Julie P. Thakkar, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/julie-p-thakkar-msn-whnp-bc-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Co-PI, Parents Under 25 Program ![Headshot of Julie P. Thakkar, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a7ff7f83-3cdf-40db-b475-2d8ecebb44b1/Julie-P-Thakkar-MSN-WHNP-BC-CNM-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elizabeth W. Patton, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-w-patton-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3001ec34-8c80-41a1-8094-15d017d265a7/Patton_Elizabeth-2-5x3-5?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kari A. Radoff, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kari-radoff-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Associate Director of Midwifery Services ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0db45056-57b2-46ba-acdc-0d8a0c82af9c/Kari-Radoff?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jo-Anna L. Rorie, MSN, MPH, PhD, CNM, FACNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jo-anna-l-rorie-msn-mph-phd-cnm-facnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/951732a3-a1a9-4922-b534-e88d8da184db/Joanna-Rorie_594_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily W Rosenthal, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-w-rosenthal-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9a0dad8e-db07-427f-896f-7263f8cf06ff/Rosenthal_Emily-2020?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kelley A. Saia, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kelley-saia-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f9df9fd1-eb28-485d-b117-96bb5f057268/Kelley-Saia_634_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Michelle J. Sia, DO](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michelle-j-sia-do) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/abbd5333-7939-4d33-90f0-f15d58e29173/Michelle-J-Sia_748_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Lillian B. Siegel, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lillian-b-siegel-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fc8a7d7c-00b5-430b-94ce-d8ccb4090bb7/Lillian-Siegel?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elizabeth A. Stier, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-stier-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/64266700-0660-4afa-ad3a-fe95bbf83176/Elizabeth-Stier-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kelly M Treder, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kelly-m-treder-md-mph) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/928a62af-3af4-42b2-8569-80c3e7647961/Treder_Kelly_MD-MPH_OB-GYN?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Samantha Truong, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/samantha-truong-md) Attending Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6f9f031c-e00e-413f-813e-d1a9c12d1cf3/Samantha-Truong-_162_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elisabeth J. Woodhams, MD, MSc](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elisabeth-j-woodhams-md-msc) Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Complex Family Planning Specialist; Director, Division of Complex Family Planning; Ambulatory Medical Director, Department of OB/GYN ![Headshot of Elisabeth J. Woodhams, MD, MSc, obstetrician-gynecologist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/44b36c67-27fb-4ee7-8762-9de72437b6aa/Elisabeth-J-Woodhams-MD-MSc-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Cecily M. Barber, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/cecily-m-barber-md-mph) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ecab649f-2088-4ecb-a9ed-0caa232d9009/Barber_Cecily-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily W Rosenthal, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-w-rosenthal-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9a0dad8e-db07-427f-896f-7263f8cf06ff/Rosenthal_Emily-2020?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kelley A. Saia, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kelley-saia-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f9df9fd1-eb28-485d-b117-96bb5f057268/Kelley-Saia_634_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Somphit Chinkam, DNP, MPH, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/somphit-chinkam-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/788d0403-45e8-48ae-aa12-4080cdf02a7e/Chinkam_Somphit-2015-2-Oct?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily M. Fox, MSN, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-m-fox-msn-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Emily M. Fox, MSN, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a712ac56-f251-4ac6-8f44-148781086f23/Emily-M-Fox-MSN-CNM-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily C. Swisher-Rosa, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, IBCLC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-c-swisher-rosa-msn-whnp-bc-cnm-ibclc) Certified Nurse-Midwife; Co-Director, Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fb56aa46-376c-445a-adce-bf7a1f8bfc07/2363x3542?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Lillian T. Sosa, MS, CGC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lillian-t-sosa-ms-cgc) Genetic Counselor ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/74df5d31-a7de-4f94-8b24-f6b13eec971f/Lillian-Sosa_1018_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kara Stoever, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kara-stoever-md) Obstetrician-Gynecologist ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Kathleen Lapommeray, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kathleen-lapommeray-msn-whnp-bc-cnm) Certified Nurse-Midwife ![Headshot of Kathleen Lapommeray, MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/650046c0-2821-488c-a617-8ebf9a32e980/Kathleen-Lapommeray-MSN-WHNP-BC-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ## Patient Resources [### Obstetrics and Gynecology Resources Doulas and childbirth, peer support and breastfeeding and more. ](/obgyn/resources) [### Personalized Online Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Everything you want to know about HPV, Pap tests, and HPV vaccination, plus an interactive tool to help you understand your abnormal results. ](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/patient-resources/personalized-online-cervical-cancer-risk-assessment-tool) [### Your First Prenatal Appointment—What to Expect $(".sidebar").append('
Obstetrics and Gynecology - [Pregnancy](https://www.bmc.org/obstetrics/pregnancy) '); ](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/patient-resources/first-prenatal-visit) [### Fibroid Management Tool This website is designed to help you learn more about uterine fibroids. Fibroids are growths of the muscle of the uterus. They can cause heavy periods and pain. They are benign (meaning they do not lead to cancer). If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, this interactive tool can help you learn more about treatment options. ](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/gynecology/patient-resources/fibroid-management-tool) ## Additional Information [OB/GYN Referral Form](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/referrals/OBGYN%20Referral%202021.docx) [OB/GYN Genetic Counseling Form](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/referrals/Genetic%20Counseling%20Referral%202021.docx) [OB/GYN Antenatal Testing Unit Referral ](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/referrals/ATU%20Referral%202021.docx) ## Department News ### [Kibriyaa’s Rainbow Baby: Finding Joy after Loss](https://www.bmc.org/stories/kibriyaas-rainbow-baby-finding-joy-after-loss) When asked about her 6-month-old daughter, Kibriyaa Lindsey lights up. “Adaira loves to read,” says Kibriyaa. “She will stare down a book, and then the moment you start reading, she starts touching… Oct 30 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [From a Last-Minute Move to a Smooth Delivery: Welcome, Baby Elora!](https://www.bmc.org/stories/lauren-and-landon-welcome-baby-elora) As a military couple, Lauren and Landon Skelton are used to relocating. But their most recent move, in May 2025, was a little more challenging, as Lauren was seven months pregnant with their first… Oct 10 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Talia’s Story: BMC Midwives Empowered Her to Give Birth Her Own Way](https://www.bmc.org/stories/talias-story-bmc-midwives-empowered-her-give-birth-her-own-way) Talia Sanon was referred to the certified nurse-midwives at BMC when she learned she was pregnant with her second child. She had never seen a midwife before, but she was immediately impressed by… Oct 06 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Luci and Alessandro’s Story: A Mother’s Devotion to Her Little Warrior](https://www.bmc.org/stories/luci-and-alessandros-story) Luci Pires was 26 weeks pregnant with her first baby when she started to feel some new symptoms: swollen feet, back pain, and trouble walking. She asked her coworkers if these seemed unusual, but… May 12 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Tessa Deignan’s Story](https://www.bmc.org/stories/tessa-deignans-story) Please join us in wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to first-time mom Tessa Deignan! She and her husband Charlie were excited to welcome baby Tallulah to their family on April 29.Tessa says when it… May 12 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Katharine O’Connell White Appointed Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine](https://www.bmc.org/news/katharine-oconnell-white-appointed-chief-obstetrics-and-gynecology-boston-medical-center) Katharine (Kate) O’Connell White, MD, has been named the new Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University… Mar 05 ![Katharine (Kate) O’Connell White, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Medium-Katharine%20White_11_4x3_0.jpg?itok=4tfc9GgL) ### [Home birth to BMC care](https://www.bmc.org/stories/andrea-mcdonough) On June 4th, 2021, after laboring for 36 hours, Andrea McDonough gave birth at her home to a healthy baby boy named Tiernan. “We had wanted to stay at home because it was the height of COVID,” Andrea… Oct 11 ![Tiernan](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/tiernan.jpg?itok=FVJIxJYP) ### [Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer ](https://www.bmc.org/news/study-finds-high-rates-over-and-under-screening-cervical-cancer) BOSTON – According to new research from Boston Medical Center, younger women aged 21-39 are more likely to be over-screened for cervical cancer, while older women aged 50-64 are more likely to be… Oct 06 ![Dr. Rebecca Perkins](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/reb-perkins.jpg?itok=0VKxxqmo "Dr. Rebecca Perkins") ### [Patient Story: Darlene](https://www.bmc.org/stories/patient-story-darlene) Darlene’s Story: “I Want to Bring Awareness to Fibroids”Darlene Charles has always led an active lifestyle. As an active swimmer and personal trainer, she spends a lot of her time in athletic wear,… ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Cervical Health Tips Across Every Stage of Life](https://www.bmc.org/news/cervical-health-tips-across-every-stage-life) Cervical health is an important part of overall wellbeing at every stage of life—from the first gynecologic visit through pregnancy, midlife, and beyond. This month, Dr. Katharine White, gynecologist… ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Nurse Kate Gamache Wins DAISY Award for Supporting New Mom through Brain Tumor Diagnosis](https://www.bmc.org/stories/nurse-wins-daisy-award-for-supporting-new-mom-through-brain-tumor-surgery) Boston Medical Center Nurse Kate Gamache has won a DAISY Award for exceptional care of a patient who needed brain tumor surgery just two weeks after giving birth. ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ## Research Overview Learn more about our [OBGYN Research]() in collaboration with BU Medical School. ## Residency and Fellowship Information The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department offers clerkship, fellowship and residency programs for medical students and recent graduates interested in specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Because Boston Medical Center is New England's largest safety-net hospital serving a diverse patient population, medical educational opportunities here are especially rewarding and challenging. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Boston Medical Center is affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Learn more about our programs here: - [Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship program](http://www.bu.edu/obgyn-clerkship/) (Medical Student Education) - [Family Planning Fellowship](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/obgyn/obgyn-residency/fellowships/) - [Residency Program](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/obgyn/obgyn-residency/residency-program/) - [Maternal Health Addiction Fellowship](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/care/education-and-training-programs/care-program-fellowship-in-addiction-medicine/) ## Instagram Takeover **Have you ever wondered what life is like for a BMC OBGYN resident?** Check out our first-ever 24-hour takeover with Drs. Yeon Woo Lee and Michelle Wang for a behind the scenes look at a night and a day shift at BMC! [![Boston Medical Center Instagram page](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/icons/icon-instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/bostonmedicalcenter/)