At only 33 weeks pregnant, Danielle was rushed to The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota. She was then diagnosed with...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota expands services again to help high-risk mothers deliver closer to home.
In February 2021, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota announced its expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit...
Read StoryWhat expecting moms should know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Authored by: Ross Heaton, MD, OB/GYN, Allina Health. Updated on 6/29/21. Moms will do anything to keep their kids and babies safe, and...
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 StoryWeight gain during pregnancy: What is healthy?
Weight gain, increased appetites and cravings are all part of a typical pregnancy. But have you ever wondered what is a healthy amount of...
Read StoryMorning sickness: What is it and how can I deal with it?
More than 50 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness. If you’ve had it before or if you’re currently experiencing it, you...
Read StoryBeating the ‘baby blues’ during COVID-19
If you’re feeling down after the whirlwind of emotions that come with pregnancy and child birth, you’re not alone. Did you know?...
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 StoryMake exercise a priority during pregnancy
Elisa Wright, MD You’re pregnant. Congratulations! Besides the nausea and fatigue, you probably have many questions: “What should I...
Read StoryWomen more vulnerable to depression, anxiety during reproductive years
By Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso May is widely associated with flowers, warm weather (sort of) and Mother’s Day. Fewer people know that May also...
Read StoryAsk Dr. LaRusso: How do I take care of myself during pregnancy?
We’re kicking off a semi-regular Q-and-A with Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso, a perinatal and reproductive health psychiatrist. Send your...
Read StorySeeing a chiropractor during and after pregnancy
We recently reached out to one of the chiropractors in our Allina Health system who treats pregnant moms and asked her about how a...
Read StoryCommon questions about bacteria, viruses and vaccines during pregnancy
By Dr. Deb Krahl Dr. Deb Krahl has been a practicing OB/GYN for 16 years. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota...
Read StoryFirst-time moms: What to expect during the last three months
Dr. Deb Krahl has been a practicing OB/GYN for 16 years. She received her medical degree from University of Minnesota before completing her...
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