Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Breastfeeding: The Boston Baby Cafés

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Join us for the in-person launch of the Boston Medical Center Baby Café!

We are excited to announce the return of our in-person Baby Cafe, a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect, learn, and share their experiences.

Join us for our in-person launch on October 21st in the Centering Space at Boston Medical Center.

What is Offered:

  • Lactation Counseling: Receive personalized support from our professional lactation counselors!
  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Education: Prepare for breastfeeding with essential tips and information before your baby arrives.
  • Parenting Support: Join us to share your experiences, gain insights, and find encouragement from fellow parents. 
  • Partners and siblings are welcome!

Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm ET
725 Albany Street, 5th Floor - Take a left to The Centering Space

The BMC Baby Café is a place to relax, connect, and receive valuable support.

Whether you're a new parent, a caregiver, expecting, or looking to meet others in your community, we invite you to join us as we return to an in-person experience!

Boston Baby Virtual Cafés

As a new mom, breastfeeding can be hard. The Boston Baby Cafés are FREE drop-in sessions offering breastfeeding support from trained lactation professionals and information for new and soon-to-be mothers in the community. Join us in a relaxed, informal, and safe group environment. 

If you are:

  • Pregnant and interested in breastfeeding
  • Already breastfeeding and want to meet other moms
  • Need answers to your breastfeeding questions

Then, get breastfeeding help at one of the Boston Baby Cafés. Light snacks will be served. No appointment or registration needed. Partners and young siblings are welcome!

Virtual support groups

The updated information for the virtual support groups can be found here.

For more information, email BostonBreastfeeding@bmc.org .

Resources

Partner

Boston Baby Cafés are presented in partnership with the Vital Village Breastfeeding Coalition.