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.

Pregnancy Road Map

What to expect before, during and after delivery

Topics

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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

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So You’re Thinking About Trying…

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Staying Healthy During Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Thrive

Megan Hoel, DO* Planning, Pregnant

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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

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What to Expect During Labor and Delivery

Stephanie Jahn, RN Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

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Your Top Pregnancy Questions Answered

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG Planning, Pregnant

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Minimal Intervention Birth

The Safest Place to Deliver during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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How to Support the New Parents in Your Life

Megan Hoel, DO* Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

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So You’re Thinking About Trying…

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Baby Products at Aspirus St. Luke’s

Heather Winesett, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IBCLC Our Approach, Planning

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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

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Have You Heard? We’re Baby-Friendly Designated

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

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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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Baby Boxes Arrive at Aspirus St. Luke’s

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

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Introducing Aspirus St. Luke’s Midwife, Amanda St. Aubin

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AfterCare Clinic

Jennifer Nylund, RN, IBCLC Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

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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

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

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

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

Anne Whitworth, MD Planning, Pregnant

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Does It Get Better with Your Second Pregnancy?

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Health Facts for Healthy Pregnancies

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Making the Midwife Decision

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