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
SDSU doctoral student Cecilia Wanjuu shares her experience as a first-time mom. Brookings mom Kristina Lankow shares how a volunteer doula supported both herself and her husband during the birth of their son.
New moms Kirsten Gjesdal and Amy Verhelst share how our staff helped ease their fears about delivering during a pandemic.
OBGYN Dr. Tara Haarsma talks about labor and delivery including birth plans, stages of labor, and when you should come to the hospital.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Nov
New Beginnings Baby Café Breastfeeding Support Group
5:00 PM - 7:00 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 GroupChildbirth Professionals International Birth Doula Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Obstetrics DoulaChildbirth Professionals International Birth Doula Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Obstetrics DoulaObstetrics News
Brookings Health Scores 100% on CDC’s Infant Feeding Practices Survey
Brookings Health System scored 100 of 100 points on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC).
Registration Now Open for Doula Workshop
October 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline for a $30 Discount
Brookings Health Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care with 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 the Dakotas to earn the recognition.
