Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care

Patient Resources

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…
BMC is committed to supporting all feeding choices while following the ten steps to successful breastfeeding endorsed by the AAP. Our expert maternity staff and lactation consulta…
Childbirth classes help you know what to expect during the labor and the birth process. They are a safe place to ask questions or talk about your birth-related concerns.
You probably have many questions, thoughts, and feelings about pregnancy. The Hey Mama website has a lot of great information to help you during your pregnancy.

Single-Family Postpartum Rooms

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.

Tours of BMC's newly renovated Labor and Delivery suites with single family postpartum rooms, newborn nursery, and NICU are available in English and Spanish:

  • Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Fridays at 12 p.m.
  • Each tour lasts approximately one hour
  • Meet at Yawkey 5th floor, OB/GYN
  • To register, call 617.414.3875 and leave a message with your name, due date, phone number, and best time to call

Video Tour of Labor and Delivery

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BMC's Postpartum Unit