The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers patient education resources such as child birth classes and pregnancy-related information and access to women's health resources including a program to alleviate peri/menopause symptoms.
Childbirth
Childbirth Classes
Massachusetts General Hospital offers a variety of classes and other educational resources to help new and expectant parents prepare for childbirth and early parenthood.
Welcome Newborn—Your Family Webpage
Announce your new baby to loved ones—right from the hospital! It's free, easy and confidential.
General Health Questions
Ask a Librarian
Ask a Librarian is a resource from the Maxwell and Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center for patients seeking health-related information. Complete the form to ask one of Mass General's librarians your health question.
Peri/Menopause
Mind Body Program for Peri/Menopause
Mind Body skills training for peri/menopause provides individual training designed to reduce stress and enhance resiliency. Our self-care strategies have been shown to relieve symptoms commonly associated with this transition.
Pregnancy
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding is common during the first three months (12 weeks) of pregnancy and may or may not be a sign of a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy
Find answers to the most common questions we hear from our patients.
Medications in Pregnancy
For your convenience and consideration, we have listed a number of medications that with reasonable, necessary and sparing use are permitted during pregnancy.
Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy and Their Remedies
Find tips to relieve some of the minor discomforts you may experience during your pregnancy including cramping, backaches, cold and fly symptoms, swollen feet and pressure under the rib cage.
Nutrition in Pregnancy: The Basics
Read a guide to some of the basic questions you may find yourself asking about nutrition in pregnancy.
Your Pregnancy
Information from the March of Dimes for those thinking about getting pregnant, being pregnant and beyond.
