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Obstetrics

Resources for Patients

Many programs across BMC offer resources for pregnant people, new parents, and parents of young children.

In particular, BMC’s Bump & Beyond 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

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

At Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care: Resources for Patients, 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

Additional Resources from BMC

Birth Sisters

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.

CenteringPregnancy

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.

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

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

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.

THRIVE Program

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.

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)

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