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 Brookings OB unit helps parents-to-be from across our community in this life-changing moment. In this section, you'll find helpful resources about our OB services at our New Beginnings Center, when to come to the hospital for delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.

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Watch & Learn

First-time mom Allison Dahl shares her experience delivering her daughter Evelyn at New Beginnings Birth Center, and in the next video, new mom Kayce Engen talks about her experience delivering her children Audria and Isaac.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support for First-time Mom

“Natural and Easy Births” for Brookings Mom

OBGYN Dr. Tara Haarsma talks about labor and delivery including birth plans, stages of labor, and when you should come to the hospital. Brookings mom of three Emma Perkins shares her birth story.

What to Expect During Labor and Delivery

Nurses Make the Greatest Difference in the Birth Center

Upcoming Classes & Events

Aug

Aug 21 Wednesday

Childbirth Preparation Session - August & September

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

These classes are held during a six-week session and include information about childbirth preparation.

Obstetrics

Aug 22 Thursday

New Beginnings Baby Café Breastfeeding Support Group

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

New Beginnings Baby Café supports breastfeeding mothers in every aspect of nursing, from starting to weaning and every variation in between.

Obstetrics Breastfeeding Support Group

Aug 22 Thursday

Breastfeeding Class

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This class is taught by either RN Sara Klug, SDSU Associate Professor Lois Tschetter or RN Aleycia Gerlach, all certified lactation consultants.

Obstetrics Breastfeeding

Obstetrics News

Brookings Health Receives IBCLC Care Award

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized Brookings Health System for excellence in lactation care, the only organization in South Dakota to earn the recognition.

Brookings Hospital Makes Donor Breast Milk Available for Babies in Need

Brookings Hospital now has human donor breast milk available for babies medically in need who are born at New Beginnings Birth Center OB unit

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 April 27 and 28.