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Elsie’s Birth Story: From infertility and loss to a beautiful natural birth

Pregnant woman smiling

Embracing Motherhood Later in Life: 3 Things to Know

Derek Beyer, MD, FACOG General
Mom and Dad smiling proudly at their baby.

Rory’s Birth Story: From loss to IVF to C-section

Pregnant woman holding her belly outside.

Winter Wisdom for Moms-to-be

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG General, Pregnant
Older brother holding his new baby brother.

Gideon’s Birth Story: A Natural Birth with Doula Support

three women holding their pregnant bellies.

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

Megan Hoel, DO* Planning, Pregnant
Mom holds baby after delivering.

Rosella’s Birth Story: Preeclampsia, an Early Arrival and Overcoming Mom Guilt

Pregnant woman holding her belly while wearing the blue band.

Protecting Moms with Preeclampsia: The Blue Band Project

Taylor Swanson, MD Our Approach
Maggie, Amanda and Andrew

Maggie’s Birth Story: Life After Infertility & Loss

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Radley’s Birth Story: “We Almost Didn’t Make It!”

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Using Nitrous Oxide During Labor and Delivery

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Getting Your Body Ready for Baby

Jennifer Boyle, MD, FACOG Our Approach, Planning
Mother welcoming baby into the world.

Brynly’s Birth Story: An Emergency C-Section

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Marley & Reigny’s Birth Story: 32-Week Twins

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Sage’s Birth Story: From Home Birth to Hospital

Delivering Generations: Dr. Revoir’s Connection with One Family

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How Do You Cope After Losing a Baby?

Mallory Cummings, RN General, Planning, Pregnant
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Better for Your Baby: 3 Ways We’ve Improved Our Care for Newborns

Carley Udland, MD General, Our Approach
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Your Body After Baby: Postpartum Physical Therapy

Amanda Whiting, PT, DPT General

We’re Doula Friendly

The Day They Were Born

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Your Baby’s Got Some Moves

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Your Miscarriage Questions Answered

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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

8 Options for a Drug-free Delivery

Stephanie Forslund, RN Our Approach, Pregnant

Birth Story: “I realized I might have to deliver our first baby without my husband.”

Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Honoring the Golden Hour

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Our Approach
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Birth Story: “I was so excited to have a Christmas baby.”

family of four in hospital

Birth Story: “I didn’t think I was going to have the strength to keep going.”

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Your Top Pregnancy Questions Answered

Aimee VanStraaten, MD, FACOG Planning, Pregnant
Ultrasound image of Olivia

Birth Story: “I was so excited to hold her.”

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Minimal Intervention Birth

new mom holding baby

Birth Story: “I got the same treatment from my coworkers that any mom would.”

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Lights. Camera. Baby!

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Birth Story: “Would the hospital be a safe place during a pandemic?”

The Safest Place to Deliver during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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What To Expect After Delivery

Jordan Blessing, MD Our Approach, Pregnant

Birth Story: “We were shocked we were having twins.”

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Birth Story: “Was I going to know how to push?”

moment after birth

Birth Story: “We had been waiting for this baby nearly five years.”

Birth Story: “I need an epidural!”

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The Unplanned C-section

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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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Watch: A C-section Delivery

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Birth Stories, Pregnant
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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
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Infant Choking Hazards and CPR: Learn the dangers and life-saving techniques

Deanna Greene, RN Our Approach, Pregnant

Secondhand Safety: The Baby Products to Buy or Accept Used

Anne Whitworth, MD Our Approach, Planning, Pregnant

The C-section Birth Experience

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Our Approach, Pregnant

Baby Nutrition: Introducing Solid Foods

Brenda Schwerdt Pregnant

How (and When) to do a Kick Count

Jennifer Boyle, MD, FACOG Pregnant

Dads-To-Be Class: A Review

Ben Bengtson Planning, Pregnant

The Stages of Labor: How You’ll Feel and What to Do

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

Pack The Perfect Childbirth Bag

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Pregnant
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First Feedings for Baby

Jennifer Nylund, RN, IBCLC Pregnant

The St. Luke’s Birthing Center Team

Jennifer Nylund, RN, IBCLC Our Approach
Mother holding baby

Amazing First Moments

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Pregnant
Young mother, holding tenderly her newborn baby boy

Mental Health for New Moms

C-Sections and the Golden Hour

A Five-Star Designation for Aspirus Aspirus Aspirus Aspirus St. Luke’s Birthing Center

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

Every Birth Is Unique

Staying Active with Remote Telemetry

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

Pain Management

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

Calming Relief: Labor Tubs at Aspirus St. Luke’s

Michelle Breiland, PA-C Our Approach

Aspirus St. Luke’s Birthing Center’s Commitment to Quality

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services Our Approach
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How to Help New Parents

family with newborn and child

Support for Partners

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Handmade Hats for Baby

Lori Swanson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services Our Approach, Pregnant
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
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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’s First Swaddle Bath

Tiffanie Bettencourt, RN Our Approach, 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
mother and new baby

How Partners Can Be Involved in Labor

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

Kid-Friendly Features

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Our Approach, Pregnant
family in labor

8 Ways to Take-Charge

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

Four Reasons to Room-In

Heather Winesett, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IBCLC Our Approach, Pregnant
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Mom’s Perspective: Delivering in the New Birthing Suites

Amanda Barningham, RN Planning
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Smart Gifts for New or Expectant Parents

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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

The Science of Scents

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

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Health Facts for Healthy Pregnancies

newborn baby

Baby’s First Day

Lindsay Ekstrom, RN Our Approach, Pregnant
newborn baby

Making the Midwife Decision

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

AfterCare Clinic

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