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Before Baby Wellness Program

Before Baby Wellness Program
Healthy Living Center
Ongoing event
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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!
Contact

For more information and to sign up, please reach out to your Gundersen OB provider or enroll via MyChart.

Related services
Pregnancy & Birth

$100.00

This event is ongoing.
Healthy Living Center

1140 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States

(608) 775-4930
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