Free breastfeeding and lactation services are available. Board-certified lactation consultants help answer questions and support you with expertise and encouragement. To learn more or schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant, call 605-668-8221.
To provide you, your newborn and your family with beautiful birthing experience, the Women’s Center offers a variety of amenities, including:
- An inviting, homelike setting in your room
- Fully locked care unit with one secure entry
- Protected nursery with the latest innovations in neonatal care
- Well-appointed private room with an entertainment center, bathroom, shower and whirlpool
- Recliners for your support person’s comfort
- Meals, snacks and drinks available 24/7
- Amniocentesis
- Routine and HD ultrasound screening
- 3D/4D obstetrical ultrasounds
If you or your child need extra attention for medical reasons, you have seamless access to the Avera Children’s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Maternal Fetal Medicine and other specialists in Sioux Falls. Avera offers individualized care including:
- Remote monitoring and 24/7 nursing support with eNICU
- Specialized maternal and neonatal transport by Careflight air or ground ambulance
- Expert care from pediatric intensivists, neonatologists and multiple other pediatric specialties
- The latest in technology including advanced imaging, bedside laboratory testing, hemodynamic monitoring, neonatal surgery and specialized ventilation care
- Telemedicine consultations with maternal fetal medicine experts for pregnancy complications, premature labor or special health concerns like gestational diabetes or high blood pressure
