In February 2021, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota announced its expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit...
Read StoryCaring for the tiniest babies: the village at Children’s Minnesota that gets NICU babies home
Dr. Thomas George, system medical director for neonatology at Children's Minnesota, talks about his journey as a neonatologist and his...
Read StoryWhat expecting moms should know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Authored by: Ross Heaton, MD, OB/GYN, Allina Health Moms will do anything to keep their kids and babies safe, and that’s especially true...
Read StoryExpanded NICU services help high-risk mothers deliver closer to home
When you have a high-risk pregnancy, traveling far from home to have your baby can be a stressful experience. That’s why Children’s...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center expands midwifery services with St. Paul United Hospital partnership
The Mother Baby Center is very excited to announce the growth of our midwifery program to our St. Paul United Hospital location! Learn more...
Read StoryDelivering joy during COVID-19
First time mom Lauren didn’t know what to expect as she prepared to give birth in the midst of COVID-19. But, in the end, Lauren was so...
Read StoryWhat are the rules and recommendations for wearing a face mask during delivery?
Here we outline our mask regulations for labor at The Mother Baby Center. Read...
Read StoryWhat’s the difference between a C-Section and a vaginal birth?
You can choose your delivery from giving birth through vaginal births, cesarean (C-section) births, midwife births, doula births or water...
Read StoryFive reasons to deliver at a hospital during COVID-19
According to an obstetrician at The Mother Baby Center As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to unfold, many people, including...
Read StoryWhen Baby Comes Early: Kate & Solomon’s Story
Kate never expected to deliver her baby at 30 weeks pregnant. She and her husband Brett had just completed birthing classes and a tour of...
Read StoryDid you say twins?
David I. Lynch-Salamon, MD Finding out you are pregnant with more than one baby is definitely exciting and likely a little intimidating for...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby spotlight on Peggy Stoks, RN
The Mother Baby Center is made up of an extraordinary staff of talented, dedicated health care professionals. This week, we’d like to...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center spotlight on Erin Rosenberger, RN
The Mother Baby Center is made up of an extraordinary staff of talented, dedicated health care professionals. This week, we’d like to...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center spotlight on Shannon Cheng, RNC
The Mother Baby Center is made up of an extraordinary staff of talented, dedicated health care professionals. This week, we’d like to...
Read StoryIan’s Story: Treating an omphalocele at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
Like most couples, Hopkins, Minn., residents Leah and Todd Kempel expected to have a healthy and orderly pregnancy. They were relieved and...
Read StoryExpecting? Here’s a roadmap for your birthing preferences.
For expecting mothers, the number of factors to consider during labor, delivery and recovery can be daunting—especially for first-timers....
Read StoryBirthing The Mother Baby Center: Maternal amenities
What would the ideal place to have a baby look like? What innovative services would it provide? Specialists in maternal-fetal medicine have...
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