Before Baby Connection
Before Baby Connection
Event Details
Event Description
Before Baby Connection
Enrich your pregnancy journey by enrolling in Before Baby Connection. You'll learn about your changing body and overall health alongside other pregnant mothers for a collaborative group experience.
Included in the program
- Monthly, two-hour group sessions offering education and guidance on six rotating topics
- Low-impact exercise for all stages of pregnancy at some sessions (see chart below)
- A 16-week YMCA membership including childcare (Y-Watch) for joining the program
- Option for individual OB appointments on the same day that you attend Before Baby Connection
Dates and topics
Before Baby Connection is held monthly on your choice of either the second Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. or the third Wednesday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m.
Each session includes an educational topic as well as movement. The six rotating educational topics include:
| Topics | Months offered |
|---|---|
| Labor and delivery preparation + YMCA-led exercise | January and July |
| Lactation + YMCA-led exercise | February and August |
| Postpartum planning | March and September |
| Nutrition + YMCA-led exercise | April and October |
| Emotional well-being and stress management | May and November |
| Pelvic floor physical therapy | June and December |
When to enroll
Enroll in the program any time after your initial clinic visit with a registered nurse (RN). The initial clinic visit is typically scheduled between 5 to 8 weeks gestation (see the Prenatal Care Roadmap). Please note that all six topics apply to pregnancy, no matter where you are on the journey. You're welcome to continue with the Before Baby Connection group after your delivery.
Contact
For questions or more information, please talk to your Gundersen OB provider or send them a message via MyChart. Ready to sign up now? Register online using the link above.
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$0.00*
*Free educational event
1140 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States