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Planning to Get Pregnant

If you’re thinking about or trying to get pregnant, you’re in the right place. Read helpful articles about planning for pregnancy, view classes or find the St. Luke’s provider who will deliver your baby at St. Luke’s Birthing Center. You can also schedule a tour of our spa-inspired Birthing Center.


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What to expect before, during and after delivery

 

 

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Helpful Articles on Pregnancy

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Getting Your Body Ready for Baby

Jennifer Boyle, MD, FACOG  Our Approach, Planning
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Your Top Pregnancy Questions Answered

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG  Planning, Pregnant
couple smiling

So You’re Thinking About Trying…

Melissa Miller, MD, FACOG  General, Planning
Woman smiling in front of blue background.

Getting Your Body Ready for Baby

Jennifer Boyle, MD, FACOG  Our Approach, Planning
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How Do You Cope After Losing a Baby?

Mallory Cummings, RN  General, Planning, Pregnant
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Acupuncture Before, During and After Pregnancy

Kristina Polzin, L.Ac.  General, Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
mother and father with newborn

What to Expect During Labor and Delivery

Stephanie Jahn, RN  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
woman who is pregnant

Your Top Pregnancy Questions Answered

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG  Planning, Pregnant
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Minimal Intervention Birth

St. Luke's  General, Our Approach, Planning

The Safest Place to Deliver during the COVID-19 Pandemic

St. Luke's  Planning
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Birthing Center COVID-19 FAQs

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG  Planning
new parent

How to Support the New Parents in Your Life

Megan Hoel, DO*  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
couple smiling

So You’re Thinking About Trying…

Melissa Miller, MD, FACOG  General, Planning
natural baby products

Baby Products at St. Luke’s

Heather Winesett, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IBCLC  Our Approach, Planning
writing a birth plan

The Beauty of a Flexible Birth Plan

Laura Plewa, RN  Planning, Pregnant

Secondhand Safety: The Baby Products to Buy or Accept Used

Anne Whitworth, MD  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

Dads-To-Be Class: A Review

Ben Bengtson  Planning, Pregnant

Bringing Home Baby: What to Prep and Expect

Megan Hoel, DO*  Planning, Pregnant

Creating a Pregnancy Exercise Plan

Rachel Warpeha  General, Planning, Pregnant

Infertility: Common Questions Answered

Claire Mallof, MD, FACOG  Planning
nurse and new baby

Have You Heard? We’re Baby-Friendly Designated

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
St. Luke's new birthing center

Meet Our New Birthing Center

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

Baby School is in Session

Michelle Breiland, PA-C  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
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Introducing St. Luke’s Midwife, Amanda St. Aubin

Amanda St. Aubin, APRN, CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)  Our Approach, Planning
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St. Luke’s AfterCare Clinic

Jennifer Nylund, RN, IBCLC  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
St. Luke's level 2 nursery

A Look at St. Luke’s Specialized Care Nursery

Kevin Morgan, MD  Planning, Pregnant
mother and new baby

How Partners Can Be Involved in Labor

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services  Planning, Pregnant
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Mom’s Perspective: Delivering in the New Birthing Suites

Amanda Barningham, RN  Planning
birthing suite at St. Luke's

Five Big Changes from the St. Luke’s Birthing Center Remodel

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services  Planning
new father

What’s a Dad to Do? Advice for Dad’s Role During Pregnancy, Delivery and Beyond.

Anne Whitworth, MD  Planning, Pregnant
second pregnancy

Does It Get Better with Your Second Pregnancy?

Elisabeth Revoir, MD, FACOG  Planning, Pregnant
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Health Facts for Healthy Pregnancies

Melissa Miller, MD, FACOG  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
healthy pregnancy

Health Changes to Expect During Pregnancy

Megan Hoel, DO*  Planning, Pregnant
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Making the Midwife Decision

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services  Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant
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