Rooming In

Mass General has evolved to support universal “rooming-in” for healthy mothers and babies. Discover the benefits of keeping mother and baby together.

How to Pack for Delivery

It's a good idea to pack your bags ahead of time, so you’re ready to go when the time comes. Find out what you will need.

Maternity Pre-admission Forms

You can complete pre-admission forms including labor and delivery consent, MA health care proxy, newborn race and ethnicity form, and parent worksheet for a certificate of live birth.

Pain Management During Labor

Every patient’s labor is different, and you decide how to manage your pain. Learn about your options.

During Your Stay

Find out what to expect when you give birth at Mass General, including average length of stay, room amenities and care team members.

FAQ: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Mass General underwent a rigorous auditing and evaluation process to ensure that it provides the best possible breastfeeding care to all patients. Here's what it means for you.

Breastfeeding Resources

Find support, education and resources for breastfeeding.

New Parent Support Groups

Find a weekly group that provides support and information about breastfeeding and adjusting to parenthood.

Resource Quick Links

New Family Guide (PDF)

New Family Guide (PDF)

Information about for new parents to help you care for yourself and your newborn.

Parking

Parking

Mass General offers parking at Fruit Street, Parkman Street, Yawkey Center and Charles River Plaza garages on our main campus.

Patient Gateway

Patient Gateway

Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information, upcoming appointments, and more.

Visitor Policy

Visitor Policy

We understand that visits from family members and friends are an important part of the healing process.

COVID-19 Booster

COVID-19 Booster

Answers about the COVID-19 booster shot in pregnant people.

Virtual Tour: Our Labor & Delivery Unit

Prepare for your stay at Mass General with a virtual tour of our Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units.

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More Photos of Our Labor & Delivery Unit

Facing the information desk at the main entrance

We will take care of you from the moment you enter the hospital. If you arrive after 8 pm, check in with our front desk staff, who will direct you to the Ellison elevators. Pictured: Main entrance

The Newborn Family Unit entrance at Blake 13

Your birthing experience begins in our Labor and Delivery Unit on Blake 14, and continues on our Postpartum Unit on Blake 13. When you arrive, please ring the bell to be admitted. A nurse will greet you at the door and escort you to the triage area. Pictured: Postpartum Unit entrance

A view inside the labor and delivery evaluation room

After registration, a nurse will examine you to determine what stage of labor you are in. One person may join you in the triage area, and another may join you once admitted. Pictured: Labor & Delivery evaluation room

A nurse adjustments equipment inside the labor and delivery suite

Each labor & delivery suite includes amenities such as a shower, birthing balls, mirrors and support bars. A shared refrigerator is also available. Pictured: Labor & Delivery suite

A patient sites on a bed inside the labor and delivery suite while staff members tend to her

You will go through labor, vaginal delivery and recovery in your labor and delivery suite. A few hours later, you and your baby will go move to a postpartum room. Pictured: Labor & Delivery suite

A pair of postpartum nurses provide in-room care for a patient

Mass General supports "rooming-in" for healthy patients and babies.

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