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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