Obstetrics

For Expectant Parents

Congratulations to soon-to-be moms and dads! When it is time to decide where baby will be born, BMC is an excellent choice. Comprehensive obstetric care is provided at BMC and at affiliated Community Health Centers. Prenatal care is provided by a variety of fully trained practitioners including OB/GYN physicians, family medicine specialists and certified nurse midwives. Every woman delivering a baby at BMC is eligible for labor support from the Birth Sisters doula program.

Services

Dr. Adegoke is a gem in her field .She's approachable, compassionate, and very knowledgeable and always takes my opinion and feelings into consideration, which is appreciated. I travel over an hour to see her and it's worth the ride."

~ Hillarie G.

"The fact that I can write this review is a testament to Dr. Bell's skills. She's very knowledgeable and extremely thorough, I had zero questions after consultations and I will definitely seek her out should I have a need for surgery again."

~ Majalia A.

"My second time with Dr. Crane and her team and they are just the best. So friendly and efficient."

~ Mariah C.

BMC has Specialized Expertise in the following Areas

Complications to mother's health including mothers over 35 years of age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, HIV, lupus or sickle cell disease
History of pregnancy or childbirth complicated by recurrent miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery or fetal growth abnormality
Pregnancy complicated by cervical insufficiency, preterm labor, fetal abnormalities or multiple gestation

Contact Us

850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
6th Floor
Yawkey Center 617.414.2000

Monday, Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Specialty Clinics

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Sometimes women who are pregnant are considered “high-risk.” This includes mothers-to-be with chronic health problems as well as mothers who face unexpected problems during pregnancy like high blood pressure, early labor, or bleeding. For these women, BMC has Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians.

Pregnancy

Learn more about our pregnancy services including Midwives, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Centering Pregnancy, Addiction and Pregnancy and Pregnancy Ultrasound

Labor and Delivery

BMC supports a full service tertiary care center for labor and delivery. Single family postpartum rooms are offered to mothers and their babies, giving them the privacy they need during recovery. Mothers can recover and parents can bond with their new baby.

Postpartum Care

After you welcome your new baby, you’ll be moved to a single family room in BMC’s postpartum unit. This gives new moms the privacy they need during recovery and parents the chance to bond with their new baby. Our staff is committed to making every birth a memorable and special occasion.

Programs and Services

Birth Sisters

Breastfeeding Equity Center

Breastfeeding: The Boston Baby Cafés

Centering Pregnancy

BMC is proud to offer CenteringPregnancy®, a model of group prenatal care. Instead of having your prenatal visits individually in an exam room, your group of 8-12 women, who are all due around the same time meet 10-12 times during pregnancy.

Lactation Services

Midwifery

Certified nurse-midwives are educated at the master’s degree level to provide women’s healthcare. They specialize in care during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. They also provide family planning methods and routine healthcare for women.

Conditions We Treat

Preeclampsia

Diagnostics and Tests

Pregnancy Ultrasound

The Antenatal Testing Unit (ATU) provides care to women in need of routine weekly and bi-weekly testing as well as specialized care for those experiencing complications during pregnancy.

Ronald E Iverson, MD, MPH

Vice Chair of Obstetrics, Director of Labor and delivery; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Tejumola M Adegoke, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kimberly B Alovisetti, CNM

Cecily M. Barber, MD, MPH

Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fellow Maternal Health Addiction Medicine

Shannon L Bell, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Rachel Cannon, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Instructor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Somphit Chinkam, CNM

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Ashley L Comfort, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Sarah L Crane, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Jennifer A Farraye, NP

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Instructor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Thamarah Crevecoeur, CNM

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Anissa E Dickerson, CNM

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Jennifer A Farraye, NP

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Instructor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Estefany J Flores-Godaire, CNM

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Rosha N Forman, CNM

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Cecilia T Girard, CNM

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Amy H Goh, CNM

David C Harrison, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Erica Holland, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Katharine B Hutchinson, CNM

Monica M Joyce, CNM

Instructor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Samantha E Kaplan, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Rasha S Khoury, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Marie S Kourtelidis, CNM

Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Daphne B Landau, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Aviva Lee-Parritz, MD

Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chair and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Kettie R Louis, NP

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Glenn R Markenson, MD

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Ann M Massed, CNM

Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Cara M McGuinness, CNM

Julie G Mottl-Santiago, CNM

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Melissa Nelson, CNM

Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Cesylee Q Nguyen, CNM

Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Onyemaechi C Onyekwu, CNM

Special Interests

Strong Advocate for Black and People of Color's Health Equity and Equality; Experienced Substance Abuse Disorder Provider with Knowledge of Buprenorphine / Librium / Methadone / Clonidine / Vivitrol Maintenance and Tapering for ages 18-65; Centering Pregnancy, Continuity of Care; Safe, Evidence-Based, Equal Care for All

Danielle K O'Rourke-Suchoff, MD

Assistant Professor

Elizabeth W Patton, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology , Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Kari A Radoff, CNM

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Dona M Rodrigues, CNM

Director, Birth Sisters Program, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Jo Anna L Rorie, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Emily W Rosenthal, MD

Kelley A Saia, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, , Director Project RESPECT, Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Pregnancy at Boston Medical Center,

Lillian B Siegel, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Emily C Swisher-Rosa, CNM, NP, IBCLC

Co-Founder Breastfeeding Equity Center, Co-Director Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic, Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Special Interests

Breastfeeding medicine, immigrant health

Maryanne L Vogel, NP

Instructor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Catherine E Walker, CNM

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine,

Ebonie S Woolcock, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Cullen, Karen (CNM)

Diaz, Soledad (CNM)

Latortue Albino, Paula (MD)

Medina, Matthew (CNM)

Nezar, Diane (CNM)

Pam, LaKedra (MD)

Tahquechi, Marsha (CNM)

Patient Resources

Hey Mama App

Congratulations soon-to-be parents! We are thrilled that you’ve chosen Boston Medical Center for care while you are pregnant. Maybe you are pregnant for the first time. Maybe you have been pregnant before. Either way, you probably have many questions, thoughts, and feelings. You also probably want to know how your baby is growing and how to take care of yourself. While you will have many visits with your provider during your pregnancy, the Hey Mama app contains a lot of great information to help you during your pregnancy.

Childbirth Education Workshops and Tours

Childbirth Education Workshops can help you to prepare for your upcoming delivery and birth of your newborn. We cover topics such as Stages of Labor, Medical interventions like epidural and scheduled C-sections, Comfort measures, Postpartum and Newborn Care.