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General Obstetrics
Every childbearing experience is different, and we’re with you and your baby every step, from prenatal care to delivery and beyond. Our caring experts provide personalized support for routine or high-risk pregnancies in a warm, family-focused setting.
Trusted leaders in obstetric care
We’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that honors your unique needs and preferences throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Brigham and Women’s Hospital is ranked #2 in the nation for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report, and each year, more women choose us for their baby’s birth than any other system in Massachusetts. Our world-renowned team is here to support your health and well-being during this transformative time, monitoring your baby’s development and helping you prepare for childbirth and parenthood.
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Part of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Our approach to obstetrics care
Every childbearing experience is different. We work with each woman and her family to create a birthing and care plan based on her unique needs and preferences.
A trusted destination for childbirth care
We work in partnership with you and your family to create a care plan designed around your needs. Our experts have led groundbreaking developments in prenatal care and delivery that transform outcomes for women worldwide. More families choose us for their baby’s birth than any other system in Massachusetts in recognition of this unwavering commitment to excellence.
High-risk pregnancy expertise
Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine team provides expert care for complex and high-risk pregnancies. Our subspecialist physicians have deep expertise managing conditions like diabetes, placenta accreta, and supporting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). If complications arise, our surgeons, anesthesiologists, and neonatologists are immediately available to provide the specialized care you and your baby need.
Supportive pregnancy and childbirth education
Feeling informed and supported is an important part of your care. We offer classes designed to help you feel more confident and prepared for pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days of parenthood—and we welcome families and loved ones at every step.
Related conditions and treatments
We offer the latest prenatal imaging and research-informed treatments for routine, complicated, and high-risk pregnancies. Our obstetrics team creates a personalized care plan to ensure well-being for mothers and babies.
- Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes
- Miscarriage
- Labor and Childbirth
- Delivery (Childbirth)
- Preterm Labor
- Gestational Hypertension
- Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
- Breech Presentation
- Placenta Previa
- Medical Conditions and Pregnancy
- Cesarean Section
- Labor Induction
- Fetal Ultrasound
- Nonstress Test
- Biophysical Profile
- Blood Glucose Screening During Pregnancy
- First Trimester Screening
- Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Doppler Flow Study
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Fetal Heart Monitoring
- Prenatal Screening
- Amniocentesis
- Vaginal Delivery
Patient story
Solving the mystery of a genetic heart condition
After being diagnosed with a genetic form of heart disease called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Elisabeth Youngclaus was worried it would affect her ability to start a family. A multidisciplinary team at Mass General Brigham provided coordinated care to keep Elisabeth healthy through two successful pregnancies.
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Specialized care near you
Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Contact an obstetrics location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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