Obstetrics & Gynecology Patient Stories

Laura Martorello knew she wanted to be a mother, and the lack of a partner wasn't going to keep her from that dream. That's when she turned to the team at Baystate Reproductive Medicine, who have become a major part of her growing family. 

Learning the possibility that she might have “Takayasu arteritis” turned out to be a life-saving blessing in disguise for Catherine Glennon of Springfield, who learned as a result she also had a heart tumor.

Kristina Dearborn had a silent placental abruption at 34 weeks pregnant. Having a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was a lifesaver.

Katherine Mallory of Lenoxdale talks about her decision to deliver her second child at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. 

 

Baystate’s New Beginnings, now known as Baystate's Babies, is a parent education program that helps support parents of newborns. Jordan, like all mothers who deliver at Baystate Wesson Woman’s Hospital, was offered the free service after giving birth at the hospital.

Daniel Greene was born to fragile beginnings. Now 20 years old, he returned to the NICU to be reunited with his care team.

Over two decades ago, Cecelia was born prematurely at Baystate Medical Center. As an adult, she returns to Baystate to become a parent herself.