Our team of expert obstetricians and gynecologists provide high-quality compassionate care to woman of all ages, including annual check-ups, pre-and postnatal care, and advanced gynecologic surgery. Many of our physicians are specially trained in performing minimally invasive procedures.
Obstetricians
Our board-certified physicians provide complete prenatal and postnatal care. Our patient-centered approach means that they are available around the clock to answer questions and provide patients with support. Our OB physicians deliver babies at the Birthplace at Salem Hospital.
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Babyscripts App
We’ve recently launched the Babyscripts app for our obstetrics patients. Through this app, our patients have 24/7 access to accurate pregnancy, delivery and postpartum information, as well as Birthplace-specific content (like Birthplace directions, visiting hours and COVID-19 updates) right on their smartphones! If you’re one of our obstetrics patients and are interested in enrolling in the app or learning more about it, please call your physician’s office.
Certified Nurse Midwives
The Birthplace at Salem Hospital is filled with compassionate, experienced staff. Many women choose an nurse midwife for their prenatal care, to prepare them for childbirth. The care team is experienced with variety of natural birthing techniques. Our midwives work closely with you to create a birth plan that fits your needs.
Dedicated Laborist
Our practice includes dedicated laborist Cheryl Thompson-Cragwell, MD. She is based at the Birthplace and cares for inpatient pregnant women.
Gynecologists
Our gynecologists specialize in diagnostic and surgical procedures. They also provide well woman care (annual check-ups and screenings and preventative care).
Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery
Several of our gynecologists and obstetric-gynecologists specialize in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Chris Coffey, MD, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at NSMC, speaks about the latest advances in the field. He is joined by John Gelinas, DO. Watch video
OB-GYN Collaborations
We maintain a close collaboration with specialists from Massachusetts General Hospital, who see patients at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers and provide the following clinical services:
- High-risk obstetrics
- Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
- Gynecologic oncology
- Urogynecology
Childbirth Education
To help you and your family plan and prepare for childbirth and the care of your baby, the staff at the Birthplace has designed several educational programs. All classes are taught by certified childbirth educators or registered nurses. Click to view classes and dates.
New Mother Support Group
A New Mother Support Group is open to moms with children up to six months of age and are looking to meet and connect with other North Shore Moms. This group takes place currently on ZOOM and is facilitated by an OB/GN nurse and will enable moms to discuss baby milestones, challenges and support one another.
To sign up, please email Kara McKiernan or call 978-354-3909, at least 24 hours before the group meets.
Locations:
Beverly:
900 Cummings Center, Suite 107T 978.922.0357
Danvers:
1 Hutchinson Drive, 978.739.6975
Swampscott:
383 Paradise Road, 781.599.2600