October 24, 2026
OBSTETRICS IN AITKIN
PREGNANCY & BIRTH CARE
Your pregnancy. Your preferences. Your care team.
Personalized care, close to home. From your first questions to your baby's first birthday.
CARE THAT RESPECTS YOUR JOURNEY
PERSONAL CARE. SHARED DECISIONS.
Choosing where to welcome your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make. At Riverwood, you will find the expertise, support and flexibility to create a birth experience that is right for you.
Pregnancy and childbirth are deeply personal experiences. At Riverwood, we honor the unique needs, choices and circumstances of every family we serve.
Expertise for your growing family.
Our obstetricians, certified nurse midwife and family medicine physician with obstetrics partner with you to create a plan that reflects your health needs and hopes for birth.
PREGNANCY & PRENATAL CARE
SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP.
From routine prenatal visits to questions about a more complex pregnancy, your care begins with a conversation.
Build a relationship with a provider who takes time to listen. Your prenatal visits are a place to ask questions, discuss your preferences and prepare for birth.
✔ Low-risk pregnancy
✔ Higher-risk pregnancy
Your team will help you understand your pregnancy and develop a plan for additional monitoring or specialized care when needed. Talk with us about the care and birth setting that fit your needs.
LABOR & DELIVERY
YOUR BIRTH. YOUR VOICE.
We listen to your preferences, explain your options and adapt your plan as your needs change.
What to expect
Talk with your team before your due date about when to call, where to arrive and what to bring. During labor, we will explain your care, check in on your preferences and help you understand each next step.
Comfort & pain management
Explore natural, unmedicated approaches, birthing balls, movement and portable monitoring. Discuss IV pain medication, nitrous oxide and epidurals with your team. Your options depend on your health and how labor progresses.
Birth options & cesarean delivery
Talk with your provider about vaginal birth, assisted delivery and cesarean birth, including what to expect during recovery. If you have had a C-section, ask whether vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is an option for you.
A family-centered experience
Share who you would like beside you and what helps you feel comfortable. Discuss hands-on participation in birth with your team, including clinical suitability and current availability.
OUR BIRTHING SUITES
SPACE TO WELCOME. ROOM TO STAY TOGETHER.
Our birthing suites are designed to keep families together from labor and delivery through recovery and postpartum care.
Make the space your own
• Low lighting and Bluetooth speakers
• Private whirlpool tubs
• Essential oils available for relaxation
Room for your family
• Bedside bassinet
• Pullout sleeper couches and recliners
• Mini fridges for added convenience
POSTPARTUM CARE
CARE CONTINUES AFTER THE HELLO.
From recovery and feeding to the everyday questions of new parenthood, we are here for you and your growing family.
Feeding support
Certified lactation consultants offer guidance as you and your baby get to know each other.
Recovery & emotional health
Postpartum care includes screening and support, with space to talk about how you are feeling.
Support beyond your stay
Your obstetrics care coordinator is available for support beyond your stay.
PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY
A HEALTHY START BEGINS WITH YOU.
You do not have to be pregnant to start the conversation.
Meet with a provider to talk about your health history, medications, previous pregnancies and goals for growing your family. We will help you prepare and choose the care approach that fits your needs.
MEET YOUR CARE TEAM
PEOPLE WHO LISTEN. CARE YOU CAN TRUST.
Choose the expertise and approach that feel right for you, with a team that works together throughout your care.
Obstetrics & gynecology
Obstetrics & gynecology
Family medicine with obstetrics
Certified nurse midwife
WOMEN'S HEALTH COORDINATOR
START WITH BROOKE.
Brooke Mickelson, RN, women’s health coordinator, can help you schedule a consultation or arrange a tour.
A WARM WELCOME
LITTLE TOUCHES. MEANINGFUL SUPPORT.
Celebrate your new arrival with a special dinner for you and your support person. Ask your care team about current welcome gifts and extras available during your stay.
LET'S START WITH A CONVERSATION.
Women’s health care in Aitkin, built around you. No referral needed.