Pregnancy Guide to Lake Country

Pregnancy Guide to Lake Country

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Preparing to welcome a baby and entering the season of parenthood while taking care of yourself can be overwhelming. We are here to help! Here’s a guide to navigate and access the various services Lake Country has to offer both before baby arrives and after. And because everyone just can’t help but offer their advice during this time and through the 4th trimester, we recommend reading this post about setting moms of newborns up for success. It’s important not to forget moms as they learn to navigate life with a new little one.  Moreland OB-GYN Associates has great 4th trimester resources for the mothers here: https://www.morelandobgyn.com/fourth-trimester

In this Pregnancy Guide to Lake Country you will find both PRE and POST Pregnancy considerations and resources.  For those adopting or fostering, we have article and team member experience as well!

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Chiropractic Company Oconomowoc Dr. Brad and Dr. Vanessa Fritz

Chiropractic Company is a family chiropractic office located in Oconomowoc, WI; offering treatment for a variety of conditions in addition to wellness and lifestyle care. Drs. Bradley and Vanessa Fritz welcome your entire family for care at their location.

They are a kid-friendly practice certified in prenatal and pediatric care!

Click here for their website and more details.

Find them on Facebook and Instagram
1300 Summit Ave #201
Oconomowoc, WI

All things Pregnancy in Lake Country: classes, breastfeeding, prenatal massage and more

Who is Seedling Debut Ultrasound?
Seedling Debut Ultrasound – a new Elective Prenatal Ultrasound Studio in Delafield featuring 2D, 3D, 4D, & 5D/HD Ultrasounds with lots of package options to choose from. We are set up to host 10 people comfortably, should you want to make this a fun event to debut your baby(babies)!  Our Sprout Spot is perfect for extra kiddos to color & play during your session.
Gift Certificates Available!
or directly with Jennifer Kinley @ 262-391-6139
375 Williamstowne #101, Delafield  (building across the street closest to Target).
Looking forward to watching your sweet Seedling grow! 🌱

Finding a doctor you love for your pregnancy is no easy task. But Lake Country Family Fun polled local families to find their top rated OB-GYNS. 

Find the results of the top 15 in the area here or by clicking the image below:

Top Dentists, Doctors, Chiropractors, Etc for Lake Country Top Provider in Waukesha County

There are alternatives to hospitals and these birthing options in our area have some great resources:

Each hospital offers a variety of different classes including labor and delivery, breastfeeding, newborn care, hospital tours, plus more! Check out the links below to view and search class listings.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Take an Independent Childbirth Class. Find other non hospital classes across Waukesha County here:

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is offered by providers from Children’s Wisconsin. It teaches families:

  • How to spend less time dealing with challenging behavior.
  • How to spend more time building close relationships.

You’ll practice positive parenting skills to manage stress and promote healthy habits. That can mean more good days for your family. Triple P is FREE for parents with children from birth to 16 years old.

Triple P events help you learn new skills and find support. These free events help you create a parenting plan that works for your family. Sign up for a class on the calendar here: https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=96&wp=392&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=CHWTP&rf=&pn=

1:1 coaching: Talk with a Triple P provider for advice on a specific problem. This FREE coaching is a brief support program. It helps you create an action plan for your family’s needs. Please note that 1:1 coaching in a primary care clinic may have a fee. Parents may receive a bill for services. Sign up for short – term coaching here: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p/triple-p-registration

Triple P online is a FREE self-guided parenting program. It includes 8 modules that you can complete at your own pace.

You choose what works for you. Pick the modules that support your family’s needs and values. Sign up here: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p/triple-p-registration

Children’s WI Triple P Website: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p

Check out your hospital classes for breastfeeding information and support

And because everyone just can’t help but offer their advice during this time and through the 4th trimester, we recommend reading this post about setting moms of newborns up for success.

It’s important not to forget moms as they learn to navigate life with a new little one.  Moreland OB-GYN Associates has great 4th trimester resources for the mothers here: https://www.morelandobgyn.com/fourth-trimester

Buns in Balance: Kelsie is a nutritional therapy practitioner who will work 1:1 with you to meet your health goals. With a focus in prenatal, postpartum, and hormonal health, she is the person to consult with to make sure your body is getting what it needs to thrive. And with tools like HTMA testing, your recommendations are customized to exactly what your body needs. Kelsie also created a social community called Hold the Mother as a forum for moms and future moms to support each other on their journey through motherhood. 

Sage and Zion Co.: Aliese creates tinctures, tonics, soaps, tallows, and SO much more. Her goal is to create top quality herbals at an affordable price point to be accessible for families to use. Make sure to ask her about her postpartum recommendations. 

Financial Planning with Briana Smith of Stone Point Investments: Welcome Briana Smith, Director of Wealth Management with Stonepoint Investments! Briana has been guiding clients through the financial planning process since 2014. She prides herself on building strong relationships with her customers to find the best fit for their needs. Talk to Bri to ensure that your little one and your family is set up for financial success at any age and for any situation!

Wheeler Family Wellness: Tara has a passion for handcrafted herbal remedies designed to support your body’s restoration to health and wellness. Her goal is to find solutions for wellness that are as unique as you. 

Summit Pediatric Therapy: Jordan Ruiz is a down to earth speech language pathologist who will help your child build the skills they need to grow! With an approach that is consistent, motivating, while engaging and play-based; she is able to build a toolbox and provide support to help your child become their best at communicating.

Bender, Kind, & Stafford Dental/ Wisconsin Tongue Tie Center: Servicing Jefferson County and the surrounding area, they help keep you and your family smiling with more conveniences and dental services under one roof. They are a family dental practice committed to improving smiles for all ages, and dedicated to using the latest technology and customizing each treatment plan. Ask about their full service care for oral ties from screening, lactation consulting, myofunctional therapy and beyond!

Fitness is an important elment of both physical and mental health for mom before and after pregnancy. Consult your doctor before engaging in exercise.

  • Moreland OBGYN has a great article with frequently asked questions about Exercise During Pregnancy – read it here
  • Expecting & Empowered, Comprehensive Pregnancy Workout Guide (business run by two Wisconsin women)
  • Grow Collective, a prenatal and postpartum yoga studio provides holistic benefits for expectant and new mothers, promoting physical and emotional well-being in downtown Oconomowoc.
  • Soleil Lune Yoga Center, Prenatal Yoga
  • Movement Center in Pewaukee, Prenatal Yoga and Pilates
  • Most of the yoga studios offer classes that are suitable during pregnancy. Contact your favorite yoga studio to determine which class would be the right one for you.

Cloth diapering has become popular again especially as a way to reduce waste. Here are some cloth diapering resources and articles below:

Lake Country has many amazing Maternity photographers.  Click or tap on the image below to view our most recommended photographers and search by “Maternity”. 

Julie Collins Photography newborn photography
Photo credit: Julie Collins Photography

Gifts are a big part of new babies from push gifts to shower gifts and more. We love encouraging people to shop local.  You can view our SHOP SMALL GUIDE for ideas and a few are listed out below:

There are so many places to host a baby shower in Waukesha county.  A great place to explore ideas is the Venue Guide of Waukesha County. Click on the image below to access it:

venue guide club at lac la belle featured image

We are blessed to live in an area that offers amazing childcare options!  Find them below:

Sleep for new parents? What is that!?  Ha! But seriously, we recommend Lake Country Sleep as an amazing local resource:

Chiropractor are for pregnant moms, post-pregnant mothers and even infants can be extremely valuable.  Find our top rated (top 15) chiropractors from a poll in January of 2024 here. Some options include:

Physical Therapists are for pregnant moms and post-pregnant mothers. These have a pelvic floor focus. 

Moms groups and playgroups can be very helpful to parents. For me personally, they have been a blessing and some of my best friends to this day are from moms groups.  Click on the image below for a local list of playgroups:

Weekend Guide Best Photo Locations Lake Country Waukesha County

 

Not all moms give birth to their children, but are moms none the less!  Here are resources on Adoption and Foster care from our Lake Country Family Fun team:

May is National Foster Care Month and November is National  Adoption  Month.

Hopefully this has helped you along your journey. To make sure you stay up to date and to connect with other moms in our community, sign up for our e-newsletter, join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram.  

3 Practical Tips to Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy
Preparing your body for pregnancy can be an exciting journey. Our partners at Moreland OB-GYN offer these 3 practical tips to help you get ready. With these simple steps, you can embark on your pregnancy journey feeling confident and empowered.
NICU Pregnancy ProHealth Care Waukesha
ProHealth Care has begun an 18-month construction project designed to enhance birthing and neonatal intensive care on the third floor of ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The project will be completed in phases through spring 2024.
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will transition from an open floor plan with patient isolettes to one that features private single and double patient rooms. Research has shown that patient outcomes improve significantly when families spend more time with their infants in private rooms. Patients’ family members visit more often and stay longer, have more interaction with the care team, learn more about their baby and the baby’s care, and become more integral to the patient’s care plan.
A number of health benefits have been identified for the babies who receive care in neonatal intensive care units with private rooms, including decreases in infections, sepsis, bronchial and pulmonary issues, apnea, stress, pain, length of stay and mortality. Additional benefits include increases in rates of breastfeeding, weight gain, nutrition, sleep, muscle tone, attention, and neurological and language development.
The design also includes the addition of two large C-section suites near the hospital’s birthing unit. The surgical suites will add 2,300 square feet of space and feature state-of-the-art lighting and equipment. An existing post-surgical recovery room also will be updated with advanced equipment for optimal delivery of care.

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