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Pregnancy & Birth

Whether you’re starting a family or growing it, bringing a child into the world is an incredible journey. Our experienced team delivers more newborns than any other facility in our area. Our experts are here for you every step of the way.

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Before baby

Preparing for pregnancy

Build your chance of having a healthy baby by preparing your body for pregnancy.  

Steps for success
Every step of the way

During pregnancy

We deliver empowered prenatal care and offer important resources to plan for delivery and parenthood. Depending on your pregnancy, you’ll have the option to choose from a variety of providers who specialize in delivering babies, including obstetrics and gynecology providers (OB-GYN), midwives or family medicine providers. 

What's ahead
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The big day

Labor and delivery

When it’s time to meet your baby, you’ll deliver in our state-of-the-art birth center—complete with spacious birthing suites designed to feel like home. Whether you deliver vaginally or require a cesarean section (c-section), our team is here to help support you and your birth plan. 

Your birth experience
When it all begins

After pregnancy

It’s hard to fully prepare for how life changes when you bring home a new baby. We’re here to ease the transition, helping you and your baby learn to breastfeed and adjust to life together. 

Welcome to parenthood
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Resources

eBooks

Our online books are your guides to pregnancy, labor and beyond.

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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 education and reminders in MyChart after your first OB appointment.

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Prenatal care roadmap

Learn what’s ahead during each of your prenatal appointments with this helpful guide.

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Pregnancy Journey

Your journey to motherhood begins here

Welcome to Your Pregnancy Journey

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Your Pregnancy Journey - The First Trimester

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Online Course Bundle: Labor and Birth and Essentials of Breastfeeding

Prepare for labor, birth and breastfeeding with this helpful course combo, developed and approved by Gundersen experts. Only one registration is needed.

Supportive Pregnancy Group Care

This program is inspired by decades of research showing more time with providers and connecting with others during pregnancy and after delivery can lead to better outcomes for parents and

Before Baby Wellness Program

Are you pregnant? Join our Before Baby Wellness Program. Embrace the journey of pregnancy alongside other expecting mothers.

Restore Your Core

Wednesdays at 11am-12pm, see session dates below
Restore your core after birth in this class for individuals 6 weeks or more postpartum, led by Kelly Diehl, PT.

1900 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 782-7300

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