After Pregnancy
A new journey begins. Our nurses and certified lactation consultants will provide breastfeeding help—guiding you and your baby to breastfeeding success. As you transition to motherhood, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, sad or anxious. You’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Breastfeeding
Your body provides the nutrition your baby needs. Still, breastfeeding takes practice—for you and your newborn. Our certified lactation consultants and nursing staff are available to provide breastfeeding help every step of the way.
Lactation consultants
Our supportive, certified lactation consultants provide breastfeeding help with:
- Latching difficulties
- Painful nursing
- Sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Weight-gain issues
- Milk supply issues
- Breast pump education
- Breast milk donation
Breastfeeding help is available throughout your pregnancy, during your hospital stay and after you’ve taken your newborn home. You can meet with a certified lactation consultant by appointment or talk over the phone.
For breastfeeding questions, call:
- La Crosse - (608) 775-6876
- West Union - (563) 422-3811
To schedule an appointment with a certified lactation consultant, call:
- La Crosse – (608) 775-6766
- Onalaska – (608) 775-8138
- West Union – (563) 422-3811
Safe Place for Newborns
Gundersen’s Safe Place for Newborns program offers confidential, protective shelter, medical care and treatment to newborns whose parents are unable to care for them.
A mother or caregiver with the mother’s permission can leave the unharmed baby, up to 3 days old, with a hospital employee. We don't ask questions or call the police.
The person who drops off the baby will receive a medical background questionnaire that can be returned to the hospital. La Crosse County Human Services will place the newborn in foster care before adoption.
If you have questions about Safe Place for Newborns, contact Great Rivers 211 by dialing 2-1-1.
Additional resources
Pelvic physical therapy
Our trained physical therapists can help if you’re experiencing pelvic pain after pregnancy by realigning your body, techniques to restore muscle function, exercise recommendations and more.
Feeling overwhelmed?
A new baby is a major life change. If you’re overwhelmed, reach out for help. Start by dialing 2-1-1 to connect with Great Rivers 211 for free, confidential help 24/7.
New Mom Meet Up
Join other new moms for connection, conversation and resource sharing every week. You don't have to be a patient of Emplify Health by Gundersen to attend. One-time registration required.
For questions, call:
- La Crosse - (608) 775-6876
- West Union - (563) 422-3811
Schedule an appointment:
- La Crosse – (608) 775-6766
- Onalaska – (608) 775-8138
- West Union – (563) 422-3811