Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pregnancy and childbirth can be beautiful and fulfilling, but the experience can also be confusing and stressful. Birth doulas offer emotional, physical and informational support to expectant parents along the journey. Learn more about the role of a birth doula and what it's like to work with one.

Marcus Ortega, MD, and Youngwu Kim, MD, urogynecologists at Mass General, are pleased to offer full-spectrum of care for a wide variety of pelvic floor disorders at the convenient Danvers location including consultations, office visits, nonsurgical procedures, and outpatient surgery.

During Summer 2021, Caroline and Ryan found out they were expecting a daughter, due on St. Patrick’s Day. “This was very poetic, because Ryan is Irish and we met in Ireland, and now our baby was going to be born on St. Patty's Day,” says Caroline. “Little did we know how things would all turn out!”

What can someone do before becoming pregnant to have a healthy pregnancy? Jeffrey Ecker, MD, chief of OBGYN at Mass General, discusses what people should think about before they get pregnant to have the best possible outcomes.

Who is at risk of developing cervical cancer? Is there a cure for cervical cancer? Rachel Clark Sisodia, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, and Gynecologic Surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses cervical cancer and why it is important to get regular check-ups.

We are grateful and honored to care for patients at milestone moments in their lives. In this report, we’re pleased to share highlights from the year—stories from patients, ground-breaking clinical research, and more.

Advances in Motion provides health care professionals with information about the latest OB/GYN breakthroughs, research and clinical advances from Massachusetts General Hospital.