Before Baby Wellness Program

Before Baby Wellness Program

Gundersen's Before Baby Wellness (BBW) Program gives you a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive community during pregnancy.

• EMBRACE the journey of pregnancy.
• LEARN about your changing body and overall health.
• JOIN other expecting individuals in a group setting. 

We're here for you every step of the way. 

Included in the program

• Two-hour class sessions offering education and guidance on a variety of topics
• 30 minutes of low-impact exercise for all stages of pregnancy at each session
• A 16-week YMCA membership including childcare (Y-Watch) for joining the program
• Private meetings with a midwife for questions and tracking baby’s progress

Before Baby Wellness helps enrich your pregnancy journey by providing education on your changing body and overall health, and brings pregnant individuals together for a collaborative group experience. 

Dates and details

Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 8 - 10 a.m. and include an educational group activity and 30 minutes of exercise. The 5 rotating topics include Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, Culinary Medicine and Lactation. Enroll in the program at any time, knowing all 5 topics are applicable to pregnancy no matter where you are in the journey.