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 their own care team along with their obstetrician or midwife. To support you, we offer educational resources such as childbirth classes, pregnancy-related information, and access to health resources.
Video topics include pregnancy, infant feeding, fertility, general gynecology, and care providers. These short videos can be watched on any device. Note: Clicking any of the links below will take you away from massgeneral.org to an external website.
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
- Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Technology - Camille Powe, MD
- 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
- Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Ilona Goldfarb, MD
- Birth Doulas: Supporting Pregnant People
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
- Skin to Skin - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Rooming In with Your Baby - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
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.
Amelia Henning, CNM, Director of the Mass General Lactation Program, discusses the benefits of breastfeeding and shares how the program supports families before and after the baby is born.
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Other Infant Feeding Videos
- Feeding Cues - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Breastfeeding- Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
- Babies and Pacifiers - Lauren Hanley, MD, FACOG, IBCLC
Fertility
The Mass General Fertility Center offers a wide range of infertility treatments to couples and individuals.
View videos on fertility
- Mass General Vincent Division of Reproductive Medicine - John Petrozza, MD
- Understanding Endometriosis - John Petrozza, MD
- Infertility Overview - Mary Morris, MD, PhD
- How We Evaluate Infertility - John Petrozza, MD
- In Vitro Fertilization Overview - Mary Morris, MD, PhD
- Mass General Fertility Center 30th Anniversary Webinar
Gynecology
The General Gynecology Program delivers compassionate, expert care for the full range of gynecologic issues. The Center for Gynecologic Oncology offers comprehensive care supported by surgical innovation, research and clinical trials in all types and stages of gynecologic cancer, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
View videos on gynecological visits and vulvovaginal health
- Gynecological Visits - Alisa Pascale, NP & Jennifer Kickham, MD
- Mass General Vulvovaginal Disorders Program - Alisa Pascale, NP
- Vulvovaginal Health - Alisa Pascale, NP
- Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and HPV Prevention – Rachel Clark Sisodia, MD
Midwives
Our nurse-midwives are certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and hold master’s degrees in nursing, midwifery, science or public health. At Mass General, you can choose a nurse-midwife or obstetrician to care for you throughout your low- or moderate-risk pregnancy and birth.
View videos on midwifery
- About the Midwifery Service - Marie Henderson, CNM, MSN
- Natalia Richey, CNM, MSN, Interim Chief
- Amelia Henning, CNM, MSN
- Sarah Ryan, CNM, WHNP, MSN
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for patients since 1891.
3,500
More than 3,500 babies are delivered annually at Mass General through the Obstetrics Program
We provide state-of-the-art, individualized care.
Midwives at Mass General
Over 1/4 of the babies born each year at Mass General are delivered by midwives, who manage prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
30 Years of Leading Fertility Care
Our multidisciplinary team is renowned for its clinical excellence in diagnosing, treating and supporting patients with infertility issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
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- Dec | 11 | 2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Vaginal Yeast Infections
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- Nov | 17 | 2016
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- Apr | 9 | 2019
Frequently Asked Questions: IUDs
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- 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.