Birthing Center
All babies born at Gundersen Palmer are "special deliveries."
Our experienced, caring providers and nurses are committed to providing the best care and the best birth experience possible in a friendly, family-centered environment. Complete with private LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum) rooms, which include whirlpool tubs, sleeping arrangements for significant others, family day room for visits and a kitchen for family use, Gundersen Palmer provides a comfortable atmosphere for your "special delivery."
Pain Management options are also available for you--whirlpool tub, intrathecal analgesia, lamaze, epidurals, and nitrous oxide.
Gundersen Palmer offers high-definition ultrasound equipment with 4-D capabilities. Watch your baby yawn, smile or suck their thumb!
Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding your new baby is a decision only you can make as it may take time and practice, but you can enjoy the benefits and rewards of breastfeeding with help from Gundersen Palmer’s lactation consultants (nurses who specialize in breastfeeding).
Experts agree that breastfeeding your baby for any length of time will provide rewards for both you and your baby. It is common for some moms to have some problems with breastfeeding. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Most problems can be easily treated or solved.
Lactation Consultants work with mothers to prevent and treat many common breastfeeding difficulties such as:
- Latching difficulties
- Painful nursing
- Sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Weight gain issues
- Milk supply issues
- Breast pump education
Lactation consultants provide education and support throughout your pregnancy, during your hospital stay, and after you've gone home. Lactation consultants are available by appointment at Gundersen Palmer.
For more information on breastpump rental and/or purchasing, contact Gundersen Palmer Home Medical Supply.
