COVID-19 OB/GYN Resources

BIDMC obstetric and infectious disease specialists provide information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to infertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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• Everyone is required to wear a BIDMC-issued surgical mask in the hospital. You will be provided one upon entry to our lobby.
• Social distancing will keep everyone healthy. Please do your part by putting space (at least six feet) between yourself and others.
• Magazines and multi-touch flyers have been removed from the waiting area.
• BIDMC staff don't come to work unless feeling healthy. This is one of the ways we keep everyone safe.
• As part of the check in process, you will be escorted to the exam room as soon possible.
• Exam rooms and high contact surfaces are thoroughly disinfected after each patient encounter.

• All patients are tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. For most, this testing will happen once you are comfortable in your own private room on Labor and Delivery.
• We are committed to your choice of having a support person with you for labor and your postpartum stay.
• You may have up to two support persons with you during labor (plus a doula if you are working with one), and one support person overnight with you in postpartum.
• Your support persons must be free of COVID-19 symptoms prior to your admission and must wear a BIDMC-issued surgical mask.
• Pack an overnight bag with essentials for yourself and your support person(s), including any medications your support person takes regularly.
• You can leave your car seat in the car when arriving to Labor and Delivery. You will have time to retrieve it once you are on postpartum for car seat infant fitting.
• Room service is available from about 6:45 am - 7:00 pm daily. Feel free to order takeout from local restaurants as you desire – your support person can meet the delivery person in the main lobby.
• We are here to support the birth experience that you choose. Hydrotherapy is available, as are squatting bars, birthing balls and peanut cushions.
• Our nurses and lactation consultants are ready to help get breastfeeding off to a great start.

Please join our obstetric and childbirth education experts on the second Thursday of every month for an informal, open discussion about pregnancy and childbirth. We'll answer all of your questions related to COVID-19 and pregnancy and will discuss what to expect when you come for labor and delivery. Register for the Zoom webinar here.

Our childbirth education classes are held in-person, online and through online learning modules that you can browse at your own pace. Visit our childbirth education page to learn more.

Restorative yoga is a gentle, quiet form of yoga that uses props to support the body, allowing for mental and emotional relaxation. Join us for our prenatal restorative yoga class every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Use this link to register weekly.

The Parent Connection, a free mentoring and support service for new parents, has transitioned to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get more information about our online new parents and expectant parents support groups.