Asexual | Asexual refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity. 

Bisexual | Those who identify as bisexual feel a sexual and/or romantic attraction to more than one gender. This is sometimes used interchangeably with pansexual. 

Gay | A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender. 

Genderqueer | Genderqueer people embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, but not always, sexual orientation. They may see themselves as a combination of the two binary genders, neither male nor female or as a...

Our team includes dedicated providers who help our community have positive birth experiences and outcomes:

Cherise Hamblin, MD, Medical Director 

Dr. Hamblin has more than a decade of experience as an obstetrician/gynecologist.

She leads the Doula Program, making sure you have the extra help and support you need during pregnancy and childbirth.

Dr. Hamblin is also the Director of the Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) Community Workforce Development and Capacity Building Program for UMass Chan Medical School’s Collaborative in Health Equity. She's passionate about making sure everyone, no matter...

Doula Program

Birthing persons can find the pregnancy and childbirth services they need through the UMass Memorial Medical Center Doula Program. Our birthing team works with you to meet your unique needs and concerns. You receive expert, compassionate and personalized care from an experienced staff. 

A doula guides and supports you during your pregnancy, during labor, and after delivery of your baby. They can answer questions, help manage pain, provide reassurance and be there for whatever you need. And research shows that working with an experienced doula can reduce your risk of complications.

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UMass Memorial Medical Center’s lactation service is here to help you establish and maintain a comfortable breastfeeding routine. Breastfeeding is a natural process but takes practice, and we’re here to help you meet your personal goals. 

• Individual lactation services are provided to all breastfeeding mothers daily.
• Breastfeeding support groups are available. See schedule below.
• Open to all, UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center’s virtual prenatal breastfeeding class will cover how the body produces breastmilk, how to establish and maintain one’s milk supply, how to sustain a...

What is an MRI?

• An MRI is a large camera that uses a magnet to take high resolution images of soft tissues as well as the head and spinal regions.
• An MRI uses magnets (not radiation) to take the images. You and your child will be screened for any metal inside the body or objects that can interfere with imaging. You and your child will also be asked to remove any jewelry or other items that contain metal before entering the MRI suite.
• The MRI machine is an open tunnel with a bed attached that moves in and out of the tunnel. The tunnel will never touch the child. Some children say the MRI...