Announcements

New VBAC Class Added!

Planning for a vaginal birth after a cesarean birth can feel like planning for your first birth all over again. In our one day class we will unravel your fears and explore all the options available to support you and a vaginal delivery.

March 10 from 12pm-4pm, taught by Marissa Farrell. Click here to register. Sign up soon, as these classes fill up quickly!

To read more about the Childbirth Education classes we offer, click here.

Acupuncture in Pregnancy
Did you know that acupuncture can be helpful during pregnancy, postpartum, and for gynecological care? Just a few of the things it can help manage are: infertility, menopause, morning sickness, breech presentation, labor induction, depression and lactation. The list goes on! MAMA has teamed up with Pat Callahan, CNM, Lic. Ac to offer outpatient acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine services at our office in Arlington. Pat is available on Wednesday afternoons (call the front desk at 781-646-1043 to book a spot), or by special arrangement with Pat. She can be reached at mt.auburnacupuncture@yahoo.com We encourage you to try it out!

Midwives have been ‘with woman’ for centuries. The Midwives at Mount Auburn proudly carry on this
time-honored tradition as we care for women through pregnancy and birth. To a midwife, you are much more than a pregnant belly. You have a life: family and friends; home, work, community, hobbies; your strengths,
and the things you’d like to do better; your hopes and dreams. They can all affect your health, and we try to keep all these important parts of your life in view as we work with you toward a healthy pregnancy and a safe,
satisfying birth experience.
Midwives also have a great deal to offer women of all ages. Girls who are becoming women, women past their childbearing years, and those who choose not to become mothers need the kind of sensitive, prevention-focused health care that the Midwives at Mount Auburn provide. Whether you need that annual GYN exam you’ve been putting off, a birth control method, or advice on dealing with troubling menopause symptoms, we are here to help.

MAMA Statistics
2011
Births: 890 ::: Primary Cesarean Sections: 118 (13.26%)
Attempted VBACs: 63 Successful: 51 (80%)
Epidural Rate: 44.04% ::: Induction Rate: 19% ::: Augmentation Rate: 32%
Click here to see statistics from previous years.

Take a virtual tour of the Mount Auburn Maternity Floor!

Learn about birth plans or download our template.

Questions? Email us at mamahinfo@mah.harvard.edu or call the midwifery office at 617-499-5130. For a convenient appointment, contact us at the office nearest you.

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Site last updated on January 5, 2012