Frequently Asked Questions: Bacterial Vaginosis
Learn more about bacterial vaginosis (BV) from Caroline Mitchell, MD, director of the Vulvovaginal Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Support for Our Patients
At the Mass General OB/GYN Department, each patient is an important member of her own care team. To support you, we offer education resources such as childbirth classes, pregnancy-related information and access to women's health resources.
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Video Topics
- Pregnancy
- Fertility
- General Gynecology
- Our Team
Pregnancy & Childbirth
The Obstetrics Program at Mass General provides state-of-the-art, individualized care for women before, during and after childbirth. Learn more about what to expect during pregnancy and beyond.
Pregnancy
- Healthy Pregnancy Tips: Diets, Vitamins, Risks and More - Jeffrey Ecker, MD
- Food Safety During Pregnancy - Stacey Nelson, RD
- Prenatal Vitamins - Stacey Nelson, RD
- Belly Breathing & Body Scan Meditation - Katherine Rushfirth, CNM, MSN
- About the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program - Sarah Bernstein, MD & Camille Powe, MD
- Gestational Diabetes - Sarah Bernstein, MD & Camille Powe, MD
- Prenatal Ultrasound FAQ - Sue Gamble, sonographer
Prenatal Genetic Testing
- Prenatal Genetic Counseling - Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnostics team
- Chromosome Testing - Anjali Kaimal, MD, MAS
Childbirth & Parenting
- Postpartum Care - Amelia Henning, CNM, MSN & Lori Berkowitz, MD
Infant Feeding / Alimentación Infantil
Meet members of the obstetrics team at Mass General and learn how we help you get infant feeding off to the best start possible.
Alimentación infantil. Conozca al equipo OB de Mass General y conozca las mejores prácticas para alimentar a su bebé.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Baby-Friendly Hospital?
- Mass General OBGYN Lactation Program - Amelia Henning, CNM
- Mass General: Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Skin to Skin - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Rooming In with Your Baby - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Feeding Cues - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Breastfeeding- Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Babies and Pacifiers - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
Learn more about our Obstetrics Program.
Fertility
The Mass General Fertility Center offers a wide range of infertility treatments to couples and individuals.
- Mass General Vincent Division of Reproductive Medicine - John Petrozza, MD
- Infertility Overview - Mary Morris, MD, PhD
- How We Evaluate Infertility - John Petrozza, MD
- In Vitro Fertilization Overview - Mary Morris, MD, PhD
Learn more about the Fertility Center.
General Gynecology
The General Gynecology Program delivers compassionate, expert care for the full range of gynecologic issues.
- Gynecological Visits - Alisa Pascale, NP & Jennifer Kickham, MD
- Mass General Vulvovaginal Disorders Program - Alisa Pascale, NP
- Vulvovaginal Health - Alisa Pascale, NP
Learn more about the General Gynecology Program.
Our Team
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for women since 1891.
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More than 3,500 babies are delivered annually at Mass General through the Obstetrics Program
We provide state-of-the-art, individualized care.
Related News and Articles
- Patient Education
- Sep | 4 | 2017
Frequently Asked Questions: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Lauren Hanley, MD, IBCLC, of the OB/GYN Department at Mass General answers questions about what it means to be a Baby-Friendly Hospital.
- Patient Education
- Dec | 11 | 2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Vaginal Yeast Infections
Learn more about vaginal yeast infections from nurse practitioner Alisa Pascale, DNP, WHNP-BC, of the Vulvovaginal Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Patient Education
- Nov | 17 | 2016
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
At the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, each patient is an important member of her own care team and education is the cornerstone of our high-quality care. Find in
- Patient Education
- Apr | 9 | 2019
Frequently Asked Questions: IUDs
Learn more about the interuterine device, or IUD, from Katherine D. Pocius, MD, MPH, medical director of family planning in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Patient Education
- Jun | 5 | 2018
Formula Preparation Guidelines
At Mass General, our goal is to help and support new mothers. If a new mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, we will make sure she feels confident about safe formula feeding.
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OB/GYN at Mass General
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mass General consistently ranks among the best women's health care providers in the country, offering innovative treatments from leading experts in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, cancer, and urogynecology. Learn more about our department.