Maternity Care in Glenwood, MN
Our Maternity Care Team Listens to You and Your Baby
Deliver your baby with expert, heartfelt maternity care at Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood, MN. Every mother and baby are unique. That’s why, from the beginning of your pregnancy, you’ll receive personalized care from our experienced maternity care team—obstetricians, family medicine physicians with OB, and certified nurse midwives. We’ll walk you through your options, from pain management to our luxurious birthing and postpartum suites.
For more information, please visit our Maternity and OB website.
Care That Follows You Through Pregnancy, Delivery—and Beyond
We believe it’s important to build a relationship with the provider who cares for you during pregnancy. That’s why our OBs, doctors, and midwives make every effort to be there when your baby is born—offering familiar, trusted care during one of life’s most meaningful moments.
After delivery, our family medicine providers continue caring for you and your growing family, ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood with family-centered care that grows with you.
Prenatal Care and Testing
Prenatal care includes regular checkups with your obstetrician, midwife, or family medicine provider with OB, along with screenings and testing to monitor your health and your baby’s development.
Visits typically include a physical exam, weight checks, and urine testing at certain stages. Throughout your pregnancy, your provider may order various prenatal tests to monitor your baby’s development and detect any potential concerns. These are typically done at scheduled prenatal visits and help ensure the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby. Early and consistent prenatal care is one of the best ways to support a healthy, full-term pregnancy. Make an appointment as soon as you know you’re expecting.
Labor and Delivery: What to Expect
It’s time to meet your new baby! When your water breaks or labor begins, you’ll go through three stages:
- The gradual opening of the cervix
- The birth of your baby
- Separation and delivery of the placenta
For first-time mothers, labor averages 12 to 24 hours; for those who have delivered before, it often takes 8 to 10 hours.
Pain Management Options
We offer a range of pain relief options to support your preferences, both with and without medication.
Natural methods include breathing and relaxation techniques, movement and position changes, hydrotherapy, and massage. Medication options include nitrous oxide, IV medications, and epidurals. Epidurals remain the most common form of pain relief during labor in the U.S., with approximately 67% of women opting for this method.
Birth Center: Designed for Comfort, Care, and Family
At Glacial Ridge Health System’s Birth Center in Glenwood, MN, we’ve created a calm, home-like space where moms feel supported and families can stay close. A peaceful atmosphere during labor and delivery makes a real difference for your comfort, confidence, and recovery.
Our spacious birthing suites are ideal for low-risk pregnancies and natural-style births. You’ll labor, deliver, and recover in the same private, comfortable space.
Amenities for Your Stay:
- Jacuzzi tubs for comfort during labor and recovery
- Water birthing tub for those who choose it
- Sofa that converts to a bed for your support person
- Refrigerator for snacks and breast milk
- Convenient room service
- New postpartum suites with a queen-size bed and dining area
- Stunning views of Lake Minnewaska
- Complimentary celebratory steak dinner for two on your final night
Spacious Postpartum Suites for Family-Centered Recovery
After delivery, enjoy even more space and privacy in one of our new postpartum suites, thoughtfully designed to help you rest, recover, and bond with your baby and loved ones. Each suite features a bed fit for a queen (and family) and a dining table to help you relax and celebrate your growing family. It’s the perfect way to begin your next chapter, surrounded by comfort and care.
Our Family Delivers for Your Family—Right Here in West-Central Minnesota
Whether you live in Glenwood, Starbuck, Brooten, Benson, Morris, Alexandria, or surrounding communities, you deserve expert maternity care close to home. At Glacial Ridge Health System, our Maternity Care Team—including obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, and family medicine providers with OB—offers personalized, heartfelt care every step of the way.
If you’re pregnant or planning to be, make an appointment for a clinic visit with one of our maternity care providers. We take the time to listen, support your choices, and care for both you and your baby with skill and compassion.
Learn more about our Maternity Care Team or call 320.634.5157 to schedule an appointment.