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Indy Lane, MD, is a force in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. As the leader of The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina...
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This blog was medically reviewed by Kathrine Simon, DNP, ARPN, CNM, FACNM, Allina Health midwifery program manager. Pregnancy is a journey...
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This blog was medically reviewed by Jeffrey Sachs, MD, obstetrician and family medicine physician. Whether this is your first or third...
Read StoryWhat families should know about the two new RSV treatments for babies and pregnant women
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in babies and young children every year from late fall to early...
Read StoryThe fourth trimester: What is it and how long does it last?
You may have been surprised when your friend with a toddler started talking about their fourth trimester of pregnancy. The lesser-known...
Read StoryWhat is an OBGYN, and when should you see one?
Find out everything you need to know about OB/GYNs: when to see one, what they do, what to expect during your visit, and questions to ask....
Read StorySix popular types of food on pregnancy cravings lists
Maybe you can relate: you have always ordered mildly seasoned food and now seemingly out of nowhere you’re having spicy food cravings...
Read StoryCan you go to the chiropractor while pregnant and after?
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...
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 StoryMorning sickness: 10 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 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 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...
Read StoryAwareness for disparities in Black maternal health
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a national awareness and activism campaign sponsored by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) to...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Centers at United and Mercy recognized among best hospitals for maternity in the U.S.
The U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list recognizes hospitals for their overall quality of care for uncomplicated pregnancies....
Read StoryOne family’s experience at The Mother Baby Center at Mercy hospital
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 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...
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