Obstetrics
Pregnancy and having a baby is one of the greatest joys in life, but childbirth is also one of the most challenging experiences. As a Baby-Friendly Hospital, our OB unit helps parents to be from across our community in this life-changing moment. Check out the information below on our OB services in addition to a resource on signs of labor.
New Beginnings Birth Center
Our newly remodeled OB unit offers expecting mothers and fathers choices in comfort and services to have the best birth experience possible.
Resources for Expectant Parents
Parents to be have a lot on their minds. We offer a variety of resources to make your baby's birth as stress free as possible.
Obstetrics Education Classes
Brookings Health System offers childbirth classes and breastfeeding education to help pregnant parents prepare for having a baby.
Volunteer Doula Program
Our volunteer doulas help daddy and mommy to be through the labor and delivery process as well as the postpartum period.
Ultrasound and Imaging Services
Our state-of-the-art imaging technology can provide you the first ultrasound pictures of your baby.
When to Come to the Hospital
Get information on the signs of labor and childbirth to find out when your OBGYN wants you to come to the hospital.
Brookings mom of three Emma Perkins shares her experience giving birth at the New Beginnings Birth Center.
New mom Mackenzie Siegling shares her experience giving birth at the New Beginnings Birth Center.
OBGYN Dr. Tara Haarsma talks about labor and delivery including birth plans, stages of labor, and when you should come to the hospital.
Obstetrics News
Registration Now Open for DONA Birth Doula Workshop
To further develop the volunteer doula program for parents delivering their baby at New Beginnings Birth Center, Brookings Health System will again host the popular DONA Birth Doula workshop on Dec. 8 and 9.
New Beginnings Baby Café Anniversary Celebration Set for Nov. 6
New Beginnings Baby Café, the free, drop-in breastfeeding support session for nursing and expecting mothers, will celebrate its third anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Brookings Hospital Conference Room A.
“Building Blocks to Baby” Offers Would-Be Parents Education on Starting a Family
Brookings Health System and Avera Medical Group will hold “Building Blocks to Baby,” an educational event for would-be parents who are considering having a child, on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Brookings Hospital in Conference Room A.
Available At:
System Providers:
Kayla Hannemann, M.D.
- Primary Care
- Obstetrics
- Avera Medical Group - A Department of Brookings Health System
Rachel Sunne, M.D.
- Primary Care
- Obstetrics
- Avera Medical Group - A Department of Brookings Health System
