DepartmentPatient Resources Close [Back to Overview](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics)## Explore department Request an Appointment ## Request an Appointment Request an Appointment ##### By Phone For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team. ##### Schedule Online If you’ve already seen a provider in this department, you can request a follow-up with them in MyChart. [Schedule With MyChart](https://mychart.bmc.org/) Schedule an appointment online through ZocDoc. [Schedule with Zocdoc](https://www.zocdoc.com/wl/bmc/search?promo=directory&procedurechanged=false&languagechanged=false&dr_specialty=104&name=&address=02118&insurance_carrier=-1&reason_visit=130&dayfilter=AnyDay&gender=-1&language=-1&sort_selection=DefaultOrder&directorytype=hospitals%2Cbmc&hospitalid=-1&offset=0&referrertype=WhiteLabel&patienttypechild=false&timefilter=AnyTime&isfromajax=true&&isfromajax=true) Close Dialog Refer a Patient ## Refer a Patient Refer a Patient Hours of Operation: Monday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: [617.414.2000](tel:617.414.2000) Close Dialog ## Obstetrics # Patient Resources Explore Obstetrics Many programs across BMC offer resources for pregnant people, new parents, and parents of young children. In particular, BMC’s [Bump & Beyond](/bump-beyond "Bump & Beyond | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") minisite is designed to be a comprehensive, one-stop source of support for you at every stage of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first weeks of postpartum recovery and parenting—keeping you informed, empowered, and connected with the resources you need. [Explore Bump & Beyond](/bump-beyond "Bump & Beyond | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") When you first discover you are pregnant, it’s essential to prioritize your own health and your baby’s wellbeing. Your first prenatal appointment sets the foundation for your care. [Learn What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/patient-resources/first-prenatal-visit "Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Patient Resources: Your First Prenatal Appointment—What to Expect | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") At [Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care: Resources for Patients](/node/176760 "Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Division of Obstetrics: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care Unit: Resources for Patients | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)"), you can find information about scheduling an in-person tour of the BMC birthing center, details about our postpartum recovery rooms, and virtual (video) tours of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units. [Learn about Birthing and Postpartum Facilities at BMC](/node/176760 "Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Division of Obstetrics: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care Unit: Resources for Patients | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") ## Additional Resources from BMC ### [Birth Sisters](/services/birth-sisters-OLD) Birth Sisters is an innovative, diverse pregnancy and birth support service that offers people “sister-like” support from trained doulas during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. ### [The Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/resources-patients/breastfeeding-and-lactation-medicine-center) The Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center’s mission is to make BMC Health System a breastfeeding-supportive and knowledgeable institution that supports all BMC patients. ### [CenteringPregnancy](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/patient-resources/centering-pregnancy) BMC offers CenteringPregnancy, a group-based model of prenatal care with an interactive environment for individuals at similar stages of pregnancy and their support persons. ### [Cervical Ripening the Morning of a Scheduled Induction](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/patient-resources/cervical-ripening) Learn all about cervical ripening, as well as other tests and checks you can expect to have the morning of your scheduled labor induction. ### [Child Passenger Safety](/programs/child-passenger-safety) BMC requires all newborns leaving the hospital to have an appropriate car seat prior to discharge home. We provide child safety seat installation and inspection free of charge. ### [Childbirth Education](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/labor-delivery-and-postpartum-care/patient-resources/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. ### [How BMC Supports Breastfeeding](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/resources-patients/how-bmc-supports-breastfeeding) At BMC we are committed to providing support and care to help you breastfeed, and address any problems that may arise related to breastfeeding and formula feeding. ### [Teen and Tot Program Resources for Young Families](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/adolescent-medicine/teen-and-tot-program/resources-patients) The Teen and Tot Program in the Department of Pediatrics manages a comprehensive list of free or low-cost parenting, support, and basic needs resources for parents of young childr… ### [THRIVE Program](/thrive) THRIVE is BMC’s custom screening and referral program that asks all patients about social needs that could be affecting their overall health and wellbeing. ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/95d2c58f-416b-422d-88f9-94c274b442bc/BMC_01-29_3-4-Misc-Labor3?io=transform:fill,width:350,gravity:center&format=webp) ## Coping with Labor What Happens to My Body in Labor and Birth? What happens to your body in labor and birth? This information packet from BMC’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology can help you understand what to expect. [Download Coping with Labor Handout (PDF, English)](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout%20%E2%80%93%20ENGLISH.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Information Packet: Coping with Labor: What Happens to My Body in Labor and Birth? (PDF, English)") This resource is also available in: - [Arabic](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout%20-%20ARABIC.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Information: Coping with Labor: What Happens to My Body in Labor and Birth? (PDF, Arabic)") - [Spanish/Español](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout_SPANISH.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Información: Enfrentar con el trabajo de parto: Que le pasa a mi cuerpo durante el trabajo de parto y el parto? (PDF, Español)") - [French/Français](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout%20FRENCH.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Information: Faire face au travail: Que se passe-t-il dans mon corps pendant le travail et l’accouchement (PDF, Français)") - [Haitian Creole/Kreyòl Ayisyen](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout%20%20-%20HAITIAN%20CREOLE.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Enfòmasyon: Kisa ki rive kò m pandan tranche ak akouchman (PDF, Kreyòl Ayisyen)") - [Portuguese/Português](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout%20PORTUGUESE.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Informação: Lidando com o Trabalho de Parto: O que acontece com meu corpo durante o trabalho de parto e nascimento (PDF, Português)") - [Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt](/sites/default/files/2022-03/OB%20Coping%20With%20Labor%20Handout_VIETNAMESE.pdf "BMC OB/GYN Information: Coping with Labor: What Happens to My Body in Labor and Birth? (PDF, Tiếng Việt)")