Busting Breastfeeding Myths
Lactation and breastfeeding are a unique experience for every parent and infant. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital busts myths and shares new evidenced-based information.
OB/GYN
Investigators in the VCRB focus their research on a myriad of topics that span the spectrum of women’s health, including basic female reproductive tract, biology, pregnancy and fertility, gynecological health and disease, and cancer all with the foundation of immunology, molecular and cellular biology, biomarkers and the microbiome.
Edlow Lab
The goal of the Edlow Lab is to investigate the effects of maternal obesity and maternal viral infection in pregnancy on placental immune activation, fetal brain development and offspring behavior.
Mitchell Lab
The goal of the Mitchell Lab is to understand how vaginal microbes influence reproductive health and disease.
Phillippe Lab
The goal of the Phillippe Lab is to investigate the mechanisms underlying preterm delivery in pregnant mothers.
Rueda Lab
The goal of the Rueda Lab is to identify the functional characterization of gynecological cancer cells.
Wang Lab
The goal of the Wang Lab is to investigate the role of the Hippo/YAP signaling pathway in ovarian cancer.
The state-of-the-art research conducted in the OB/GYN Department is focused on improving obstetric and gynecologic care for women across the lifespan.
Information for health care professionals about the latest OB/GYN breakthroughs, research and clinical advances from Mass General.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for patients since 1891.
Find information on OB/GYN residency, fellowship and other continuing medical education opportunities.
Lactation and breastfeeding are a unique experience for every parent and infant. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital busts myths and shares new evidenced-based information.
Read about what the new FDA approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill means for you, with insights from physicians in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Ortega talks about what drew him to this specialty, his new practice in Danvers and his research that aims to help patients recover faster following surgery.
Read answers to the top 10 questions from patients about fertility, IVF, egg-freezing, and more from reproductive specialists and nurses at the Mass General Fertility Center.
Read this question-and-answer article featuring Allison Gockley, MD, a gynecologic oncologist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Mass General Cancer Center.
During the summer of 2021, Caroline and her husband, Ryan, found out they were expecting a daughter, due on St. Patrick’s Day.