The BMC Postpartum Unit strives to be a welcoming environment where postpartum people and their families are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity and/or sexual identity. We are proud that BMC is a World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF-designated Baby Friendly hospital, which recognizes our excellence in providing evidence-based care and education while respecting individual preferences.
Our state of-the-art unit supports each postpartum person and their family’s individualized goals and journey around newborn feeding, rooming-in, bonding, and medical care. We care for both you and your baby in your postpartum room to enhance bonding and offer opportunities for continuous learning.
We also offer families specialized support and care during their time with us on the postpartum unit, whether due to fetal or neonatal loss, a NICU stay for your infant, or other health and safety reasons.
Visiting Hours
Partners are welcome anytime. General visiting hours for all others are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Quiet time is practiced on the unit seven days per week from 2-4 p.m.
Contact Us
4th Floor
Yawkey Center 617.414.4363
Monday, Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Programs and Services
Birth Sisters
Lactation Services
Pain-Free Newborn Care
Our Team
Vincent C. Smith, MD, MPH
Amy E. Heiderich, MD
Bharati Sinha, MD
Elisha M Wachman, MD
Ruby Irish B Bartolome, DO
Anne G Beckett, MD
Erika G. Cordova Ramos, MD
Julie M Herlihy, MD, MPH
Bernadette M. Levesque, MD
Susan A Minear, MD
Barbara L. Philipp, MD
Elizabeth S Taglauer, MD, PhD
Muhammad Zain-ul-abideen, MD
Liam Keohane
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Patient Resources
Having Your Baby at BMC
A baby's safety is very important at BMC. Only staff wearing yellow identification badges are allowed to transport a baby from a mother's room to other areas. Each baby will have a tag placed on his/her ankle when admitted to the unit.
What to Know for Your Stay
Additional Information
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
A specialized team of professionals in the Level III, 15-bed NICU, care for infants who require close observation and additional therapy. They provide families with medical and emotional support.
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