Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Resources for Patients
Birth Sisters
The Birth Sister will meet the expectant mother when she is pregnant, stay with and support her during her labor, and visit her during the first week at home. She will help with l…
Breastfeeding
Our expert maternity staff and lactation consultants provide breastfeeding support and ensure all infant feeding products are ethically sourced, following guidelines for successfu…
Childbirth Education
BMC’s childbirth education classes help you know what to expect during the labor and birth process. They are a safe place to ask questions and talk about birth-related concerns.
Single-Family Postpartum Rooms
Single family postpartum rooms are offered to birthing parents and their babies, giving them the privacy they need during recovery. Those who have just given birth can recover and parents can bond with their new baby.
Tours of BMC’s newly renovated Labor & Delivery (L&D) suites with single-family postpartum rooms, newborn nursery, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are available in English and Spanish:
- To register for an upcoming tour, call 617.414.3875 and leave a message with your name, due date, phone number, and best time to call back.
- Tours are Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Fridays at 12 p.m.
- Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
- Tours begin from the Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center, 5th floor (the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, or OB/GYN).