Pregnancy and Childbirth

We can help you find an OB/GYN physician and other women's health specialists in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding communities. By combining an experienced, caring staff, the latest technology, a comfortable home away from home atmosphere and our extensive pregnancy resources, we offer the best pregnancy and childbirth care in the area.

We understand what expecting parents go through during pregnancy and childbirth and are prepared to help you throughout every stage of this amazing process.

• Prenatal Care
• High-risk Pregnancy
• Labor & Delivery
• Newborn Care
• Women's Center
• Spa Services
• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• NICU Family Support
• Breastfeeding Support Services

Everything you need to know, from admission to discharge, can be found below. Click on a link to open a PDF that you can download and print.

• After you have your baby
• Avera Women's Center information
• Baby's second night
• Breastfeeding and diaper diary
• Breastfeeding services
• Caring for the breastfed baby
• Caring for yourself postpartum - post delivery changes
• Fertility Care services
• General car seat use information
• Going home
• Helpful tips for successful breastfeeding
• Importance of breastfeeding
• Jaundice
• Prenatal/Postnatal moms - Fitness Center information
• Prevent shaken baby syndrome
• SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
• Take a break...don't shake - prevent shaken baby syndrome
• Understanding postpartum depression
• Your physician orders/special instructions

• Take a virtual or physical tour of the Avera Women's Center
• View our online calendar  for current classes and events
• View patient education