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During Pregnancy

From all of us at Gundersen, congratulations! Preparing for your baby’s arrival is often a joyful journey, so let’s get started right away. It’s important to visit us so we can begin your prenatal care. Our expert care teams and online resources, like childbirth classes and MyChart Care Companion, will help you feel ready for delivery and parenthood.

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Childbirth education

Empowered prenatal care

Our prenatal and childbirth classes help prepare you and your partner for birth and beyond, including labor management, breastfeeding and newborn care. Get your questions answered by our knowledgeable providers, including obstetricians, midwives and family medicine providers who specialize in delivering babies. Choose a path based on the level of support and resources you desire along your pregnancy journey.

Choose your care path

Path 1

Routine appointment care plan

Follow our individualized prenatal care roadmap. Consider enrolling in the online childbirth and breastfeeding course bundle anytime during your pregnancy. The free online course bundle is available to everyone—no matter which path you choose.

Path 2

Routine appointment care plan PLUS

Follow our individualized prenatal care roadmap, plus enroll in our Before Baby Wellness Program. This unique experience brings pregnant mothers together for group education, exercise and bonding during their second and third trimesters.

Path 3

Supportive pregnancy care

Receive added prenatal support if you’re dealing with the challenges of mental health, finances or addiction. Our unique program called Supportive Pregnancy Group Care includes individual prenatal appointments, movement classes, free social supports and group education alongside our providers, nurses and perinatal mental health therapist. Fill out an interest form or talk to your provider for a referral.

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Labor and delivery preferences

Birth plan

Your birth plan outlines your vision—from how you’d like to deliver to the best way to ease pain. Options may include water birth, different laboring techniques or positions, and so much more. You’ll share your plan with your care team during the 3rd trimester of your pregnancy. Remember, the best plans can change. We’ll guide you through every step of the way to keep you and your baby healthy.

Expert care

High-risk pregnancies

Our Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic is available for patients who need extra monitoring and/or treatment during pregnancy. We offer the region’s only perinatologist – an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) who specializes in caring for expectant mothers with high-risk pregnancies.

Resources

Provider options

You can choose an obstetrician, midwife or family doctor to care for you during pregnancy and delivery.

Meet our providers

Virtual tour

Learn what to expect during our stay with us.

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Prenatal care roadmap

Stay on top of your appointments during pregnancy with this helpful guide.

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Additional resources

eBooks

Our online books are great sources of pregnancy, birth and newborn information.

What’s available

MyChart

MyChart Care Companion is a helpful tool within MyChart that lets you review prenatal education and track important tasks and milestones throughout your pregnancy journey. Look for timely education and reminders in MyChart after your first OB appointment.

Safe medicine

Only certain medications are safe during pregnancy. See what's safe for colds, heartburn and more on page 65 of our eBook.

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Patient education

Access important handouts and videos online in our Patient Education library.

Our library