DepartmentTreatments and Services Close [Back to Overview](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/curbside-care-program)## 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/) Close Dialog Refer a Patient ## Refer a Patient Refer a Patient Phone: [617.414.2761](tel:617.414.2761) Please Note:BMC OB providers can place a Curbside Care referral for a prenatal patient, with the order "Ambulatory Referral to OB/Pedi Curbside Care." Please make sure the patient is at least 30 weeks pregnant and meets the eligibility criteria. Close Dialog ## Curbside Care Program # Treatments and Services Explore Curbside Care ProgramCurbside Care provides the following services for people who have given birth and their babies: ![A new parent holds her newborn while sitting in a chair inside the BMC Curbside Care mobile services van](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Loide%20Semedo.jpg) - Newborn primary care - Lactation support - Postpartum mood disorder screening and referrals - Blood pressure monitoring and treatment - Birth control, including long-acting reversible contraceptives like Nexplanon - Chronic disease management - Vaccines - Blood tests - Connections to resources at BMC and in the community - Streamlined connection to primary care and specialty services - Referrals to doulas and community groups ## Learn More about Our Services What to Expect at Your Visit Medical Visits Breastfeeding Visit Connections to Resources What to Expect at Your Visit Medical Visits Breastfeeding Visit Connections to Resources ![The BMC Curbside Care mobile care delivery van (a large green service vehicle)](/sites/default/files/inline-images/the%20van.jpg)A Curbside Care visit provides the same great care you get when you come to BMC, but right outside your door. Here’s what to expect: - Our team will call you when we are on the way and again when we are outside your residence. - You will come onto our mobile clinic with your baby—support people and siblings are welcome! - We care for you and your newborn together! - We will address any concerns you have about yourself or your baby. ![A patient in the BMC Curbside Care mobile services van has her blood pressure checked with the help of a nurse](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Juana%20Valdez.jpg)At most of our visits, we provide medical care for you and your baby. This might include any or all of the following services. #### Care for Birthing Person For you, we: - Discuss your birth experience, healing, and recovery - Check your blood pressure - Do a physical exam - Discuss your mood and strategies for self-care - Discuss family planning and provide birth control if desired - We can provide you with the Depo-Provera shot, Nexplanon, or emergency contraception (like Plan B or Ella) on the mobile clinic. We can also prescribe other methods, like the pill or patch. #### Care for Baby For your baby, we: - Check weight, temperature, and measurements - Do a physical exam - Check for jaundice - Discuss newborn feeding, care, safety, and development #### Care for Both We also provide care that helps both you and your baby, including: - Give breastfeeding/pumping assistance, if you’re giving your baby breast milk - Review what to expect postpartum and with a new baby - Discuss how and when to call your providers - Discuss ways to interact with your baby to promote bonding and development - Connect interested families to [The Basics Boston](https://thebasicsboston.org/welcome/ "Welcome to The Basics Movement! | The Basics Boston (thebasicsboston.org)") text messaging program and resources - Connect you and your baby to primary care and specialty services as needed ![A patient nurses her newborn while seated in a chair inside the BMC Curbside Care mobile services van](/sites/default/files/inline-images/breastfeeding%20curbside%20care.jpg)If you are giving your baby breast milk, you can have a designated lactation visit as part of the Curbside Care program. Our lactation team can help you with: - Positioning your baby at the breast - Using a breast pump - Breastfeeding challenges, such as nipple pain or difficulty with latching - Feeding multiples - Referrals to specialists if needed, including BMC’s [Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/resources-patients/breastfeeding-and-lactation-medicine-center "The Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center | Boston Medical Center") - Connections to ongoing lactation support, like the [BMC Baby Cafe](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/resources-patients/how-bmc-supports-breastfeeding "Department of OB/GYN: Division of Obstetrics: Breastfeeding | Boston Medical Center") or [Vital Village/Boston Breastfeeding Coalition](https://www.vitalvillage.org/resources/all_baby_cafes_promotion_flyer-1.pdf "Vital Village Networks/Boston Breastfeeding Coalition: Free Lactation Support Informational Flyer (PDF)") Curbside Care patients have access to loans of hospital-grade breast pumps. Patients are also eligible for donor breast milk through our partnership with [Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast](https://milkbankne.org/ "Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast (milkbankne.org)"). ![A BMC Curbside Care staff member presents a patient and her newborn with a cheerfully labeled bag of free items](/sites/default/files/inline-images/bmc-curbside-care-free-items-for-patients.jpg)Our community wellness advocate conducts needs assessments and helps connect families to resources at Boston Medical Center and in the community. All Curbside Care patients are eligible for: - A free baby thermometer - A free pack of diapers and baby wipes through our partnership with [Cradles to Crayons](https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/ "Boston Home | Cradles to Crayons (cradlestocrayons.org)") - A free book from the national [Reach Out and Read](https://reachoutandread.org/what-we-do/ "What We Do | Reach Out and Read (reachoutandread.org)") program - Free food delivered by the [BMC Preventive Food Pantry](/nourishing-our-community/preventive-food-pantry "Preventive Food Pantry | Boston Medical Center") team - Financial assistance through BMC’s [StreetCred](/streetcred "StreetCred | Boston Medical Center") program, which offers financial coaching, assistance with tax preparation, and connection to benefits like WIC, SNAP, and Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) - Connection to the BMC Pediatrics [Family Navigation Team](/programs/center-family-navigation-and-community-health-promotion "Department of Pediatrics: Center for Family Navigation and Community Health Promotion | Boston Medical Center") The BMC [Teen and Tot Program](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/adolescent-medicine/teen-and-tot-program "Department of Pediatrics: Adolescent Center: Teen and Tot Program | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") also keeps a valuable list of resources for new families in areas such as basic needs and nutrition, parenting classes and activities for young children, and family budgeting and money management. [Explore Teen & Tot Program Recommendations](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/adolescent-medicine/teen-and-tot-program/resources-patients#local-pregnancy-and-parenting-resources "Department of Pediatrics: Adolescent Center: Teen and Tot Program: Local Pregnancy and Parenting Resources | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)") ## Postpartum and Parenting Resources at BMC ### [Bump & Beyond](/bump-beyond) BMC’s Bump & Beyond supports you at every stage of pregnancy, keeping you informed, empowered, and connected with the resources you need to navigate pregnancy 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. ### [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. ## Local and Regional New Parent Resources We recommend the following Boston-based organizations to families needing additional support in their parenting journey. ### [Boston Healthy Start Initiative](https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/childrens-and-newborn-health/healthy-start-initiative) The City of Boston Healthy Start Initiative provides resources and health education to pregnant and parenting individuals who self-identify as Black and live in Boston. ### [Healthy Baby Healthy Child](https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/childrens-and-newborn-health/healthy-baby-healthy-child) The City of Boston’s Healthy Baby Healthy Child program offers home visits for pregnant and parenting families with children under five years old who live in Boston. ### [Room to Grow](https://www.roomtogrow.org/) Room to Grow works with families from the third trimester through toddlerhood to support child development, assist with material needs, and connect families to community resources.