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    Obstetrics

    When you’re expecting, you want care that gives your baby the best start in life.

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Obstetrics Care Options

Turn to Essentia for the obstetrics care you may need, including:

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Birthing Center

Welcome your baby into the world at one of Essentia Health's beautiful birthing centers.
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Family Medicine with OB

Get pregnancy care from the same doctor who provides primary care to you and your family.
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine

If you or your baby have an increased risk for complications during pregnancy or after birth.
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Obstetricians

Get high-quality, personalized maternity care when you choose Essentia Health obstetricians near you.
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Midwifery

Build a relationship with a health care professional who focuses on wellness
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Neonatology

When your newborn needs special attention after birth, Essentia Heath is here for you.
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Labor & Delivery

Rely on the birth care team at your Essentia Health hospital to help you stay as comfortable as possible.
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Low-Intervention Birth Plan

Essentia maternity care provider to create a low-intervention birth plan. 

Make an Appointment

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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm

Baby-Friendly Hospitals

Feel confident that you’ll receive world-class care for moms and babies at Essentia Health. The following locations are Baby-Friendly® Designated Hospitals:

Need a Pediatrician?

Partner with Essentia Health to keep your little one well. Learn about pediatrics and family medicine at Essentia, or find a doctor near you.

Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider

Get maternity care that fits your needs and preferences. Learn about your options for pregnancy and birth services at Essentia Health:

Family-Centered Maternity Care

From your first prenatal appointment through your labor and delivery, enjoy care that’s tailored to you. Expect your care team to:

  • Listen to you and answer your questions
  • Respect your preferences, values, traditions, and lifestyle
  • Follow your birth plan as closely as possible
  • Provide care that supports breastfeeding and mother-baby bonding
  • Put you and your baby’s health and safety first

Conditions Treated

See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.

Birthing Centers

Find a welcoming environment, expert doctors, and knowledgeable, supportive nurses at an Essentia hospital in your community. Learn about our birthing centers.

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Gain peace of mind when you choose a birthing center with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). These special nurseries care for babies that arrive too early or need extra medical attention. Learn about Essentia’s NICUs.

Postpartum Care & Support

In the weeks and months after your baby is born, get care and support from your OB, midwife, or primary care provider. Count on us to help you:

  • Recover from childbirth
  • Adjust to life as a new parent
  • Identify and get help for postpartum depression (PPD)
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Awkward Questions Answered

Get your awkward questions answered without having to ask. In the video below we answer the most common awkward questions asked by our obstetrics and gynecology patients.

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Yomingo® App

Essentia offers anytime, anywhere education through the free educational platform powered by YoMingo®. This platform gives you convenient access to valuable information and tools to support you at every stage of your pregnancy journey and beyond.

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  • Birthing Center

    Essentia Health Birthing Centers include an expert team to care for you, your family, and your baby. Enjoy newly refurbished rooms at several of our locations that include a whirlpool tub and a sofabed.

  • Bonding With Your Newborn

    When you give birth at Essentia Health, you’ll enjoy care that supports mom-baby bonding from the moment you welcome your little one to the world.

  • Breastfeeding Support

    If you choose to breastfeed, count on Essentia Health for tips, support, and services to help you nurse your baby.

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    Where we look at women’s health from a new lens and get real with the provider behind the lab coat and the scrubs.

  • Labor Delivery

    See how experienced labor and delivery nurses at Essentia Health help you manage labor pain during childbirth so you can stay as comfortable as possible.

  • Low-Intervention Birth Plan

    Partner with Essentia Health-Duluth for low-intervention, family-centered maternity care from a team of obstetricians and certified-nurse midwives.

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Depend on maternal-fetal medicine at Essentia Health to provide care that fits your needs for high-risk pregnancy.

  • Neonatology

    Neonatology at Essentia Health uses the latest techniques and technology to treat your premature baby.

  • Obstetricians

    Depend on Essentia Health Obstetricians to provide care that fits your needs, from pre-natal, to birth, to post-partem care.

  • Postpartum Depression

    Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth. Learn more about this condition and who can talk to at Essentia Health.

  • Pregnancy Birthing Classes

    Explore pregnancy and birthing classes and groups at Essentia Health locations near you in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

  • Pregnancy Nutrition

    Eating a well balanced diet will nourish your baby and help you gain a healthy amount of weight during your pregnancy.

  • Fertility

    Essentia Health offers comprehensive fertility services, including infertility, semen analysis, and iui.

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