Pain Management
Pain Management Treatment Programs at St. Elizabeth's
Pain can come in many forms and be caused by injury, illness, sickness, disease, or surgery. The Center for Pain Management at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center uses the most modern techniques to treat a wide range of common chronic pain conditions successfully.
Meet the Maternity Services Team
The maternity team at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center includes experienced physicians, nurse-midwives and registered nurses.
St. Elizabeth's maternity team is dedicated to ensuring each mother, child and their loved ones have a safe and special birth experience. We are proud of our maternity services team which includes OB-GYNs, midwives, and experienced nurses supported by technicians skilled in ultrasonography and advanced maternal-fetal medicine care.
Support For Bereaved Families
List of Local Support Groups
For a detailed list of local support groups in Massachusetts, please go to Hopeful Connections: http://www.hopefulconnections.com
MEND (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)
http://www.mend.org/support/
Bereaved Parents of the USA
http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/
Neonatal Care
The level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is one of only a handful of units in Boston that provides the most advanced care and technology for premature and critically ill newborns.
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center offers world class care for newborns. Our NICU is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by Steward Medical Group physicians.
Maternity FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for the arrival of my baby?
At Steward® Maternity Services, an important part of our personalized patient experience is education and support before and after childbirth. Many classes are offered to help parents know what to expect, prepare for baby's arrival and be ready for baby at home.
Birth Certificates
A Parent’s Guide to Hospital Birth Registration in Massachusetts
Your baby’s birth certificate is a legal document that proves the facts of birth and makes a birth a permanent record in Massachusetts’ vital records. Birth certificates should be completed before mother and baby are discharged home. The hospital is required to a record birth at Town Hall within ten days.
Exercise Tips During Pregnancy
Most health care providers agree that moderate exercise is safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Women who exercise are more physically fit and generally have more stamina than women who are sedentary. Women who are physically fit may have shorter and easier labors and fewer cesarean sections, than women who aren't fit.
Pregnancy Checklist
Checklists for your Pregnancy
Months 1 to 3
Resources For New Parents
Patient Resources
Maybe Baby Quiz
Having a baby is a life-changing event. Take this quiz to find out if you have started seriously thinking about welcoming a little one (or another little one!) into your life. Take the Maybe Baby Quiz.