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Presented by: Children’s Minnesota Immunizations are an essential part of keeping your baby healthy. Because they are given by...
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Can you go to the chiropractor while pregnant? This is a question many people wonder, and we get it! Pregnancy can cause so many new aches...
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Hooray, you made it to the third trimester! Like most expectant mothers and partners, you’re likely feeling a wide range of emotions...
Read StoryThe Natural Birth Experience at The Mother Baby Center
The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new...
Read StoryPerinatal loss: What you need to know and how you can get help
Perinatal loss – such as stillbirth and miscarriage – is often sudden and unexpected. Even though parents may not yet have met their...
Read StoryWhat is the difference between a doctor and a midwife?
Each person’s birthing experience is unique. You have a lot of choices when it comes to creating that experience, like what kind of...
Read Story10 foods that fight nausea during pregnancy
When morning sickness strikes during the early weeks of your pregnancy, you want fast relief from nausea and vomiting. Fortunately, there...
Read StoryTypes of birth: pros and cons of five common delivery methods
The birth of a baby is one of life’s most exciting experiences. There are several types of birth to choose from, which is lovely –...
Read StoryBenefits of a midwife: Is a midwife right for you?
Each person’s birthing experience is unique, and you have many choices when it comes to creating that experience. One of the most...
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First and foremost, congratulations on your pregnancy! We know being pregnant can bring on an array of emotions, from happy and inspiring...
Read StoryYour first prenatal visit: what to expect & questions to ask
Your pregnancy test was positive, and you’re a swirl of excitement and questions. Now it’s time to schedule your first prenatal visit....
Read StoryBorn with fragile lungs and a strong heart: victorious Kairo’s story
When Jasmine and Mike found out they were pregnant, they were so excited. They couldn’t wait for all the things this pregnancy and this...
Read StoryWhat is a lactation consultant? What they do & how they can help
As a new mom or parent, feeding your baby is such an important job – no matter how you do it. But some people may have questions or...
Read StoryFive inspiring birth stories from the NICU and Midwest Fetal Care Center
If you’re wondering, “What does childbirth look like?” It’s important to know right from the start that no two birthing stories are...
Read StorySecond trimester checklist: nurturing your pregnancy
Congratulations on making it to the next stage of your pregnancy. Hopefully, you’re starting to feel less nauseous, and your energy is...
Read StoryFinn’s journey: a cutting-edge program at Children’s Minnesota helps preterm babies go home sooner
Precious moments of time It has been said countless times and in many different ways, but the true meaning of what’s being said always...
Read StoryPeyton’s story: from heart surgery at 4 days old to going home
Peyton has undergone six surgeries. And that was only in the first year of her life. Peyton was born with multiple congenital heart...
Read StoryTaking care of your mental health during pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring on a whirlwind of emotions. One day you might feel excited and blissfully happy, and the next you might feel anxious or...
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