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

• Five, two-hour class sessions throughout pregnancy and a postpartum celebration
• Private meetings with a midwife for questions and tracking baby’s progress
• 30 minutes of exercise at each session
• Education and guidance on behavioral health, nutrition, physical therapy and lactation
• A three-month YMCA membership including childcare (Y-Watch) during classes

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. 

Session dates and details

Each session will take place in the morning (between 8 a.m.- noon) and includes a private meeting with a midwife, an educational group activity and 30 minutes of exercise. 

Session 1

For due dates between the end of August and early September 2023

• 13-week session, March 1, 2023—Activity and education focus: nutrition, behavioral health 
• 16-week session, March 22, 2023—Activity and education focus: pelvic floor therapy
• 24-week session, May 17, 2023—Activity and education focus: nutrition
• 34-week session, July 26, 2023—Activity and education focus: lactation
• 38-week session, August 23, 2023—Activity and education focus: physical therapy, behavioral health
• Due date:  September 6, 2023 (approximately)
• Postpartum celebration, October 11, 2023—Celebrate and discuss the birth and postpartum experience, as well as connect with other participants involved in the program!

Session 2 

For due dates between the end of January and early February 2024

• 13-week session, July 19, 2023—Activity and education focus: nutrition, behavioral health 
• 16-week session, August 16, 2023—Activity and education focus: pelvic floor therapy
• 24-week session, October 11, 2023—Activity and education focus: nutrition
• 34-week session, December 20, 2023—Activity and education focus: lactation
• 38-week session, January 17, 2024—Activity and education focus: physical therapy, behavioral health
• Due date:  January 31, 2024 (approximately)
• Postpartum celebration, March 13, 2024—Celebrate and discuss the birth and postpartum experience, as well as connect with other participants involved in the program!

Session 3 

For due dates between April 1 and May 3, 2024

• 13-week session, October 18, 2023—Activity and education focus: nutrition, behavioral health 
• 16-week session, November 1, 2023—Activity and education focus: pelvic floor therapy
• 24-week session, January 3, 2024—Activity and education focus: nutrition
• 34-week session, March 6, 2024—Activity and education focus: lactation
• 38-week session, April 3, 2024—Activity and education focus: physical therapy, behavioral health
• Due date:  April 17, 2024 (approximately)
• Postpartum celebration, May 29, 2024—Celebrate and discuss the birth and postpartum experience, as well as connect with other participants involved in the program!