All any mom hopes for is a safe pregnancy, a complication-free birth and a healthy and happy baby. For first-time mom Darby Muller, an...
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People have been wearing their babies for thousands of years. There are so many benefits to practicing this with your newborn. In fact,...
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At only 33 weeks pregnant, Danielle was rushed to The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota. She was then diagnosed with...
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Summer is heating up, and so is the sun! That means we have to be even more protective of our skin during these hot and sunny summer...
Read StoryFetal surgery for spina bifida prepares Declyn for an active life
We met Declyn in December 2019 when he was just 16 months old. When Sarah, Declyn’s mom, was still pregnant with him, she found out...
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 StoryLactation specialists: what they do and how they can help
We talked with Emily Ross, staff registered nurse (RN) in the Lactation Support Program at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, and Katie...
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Passion for music and healing people: a music therapist’s perfect combination Listening and playing music is something we do for any mood...
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. Updated on 6/29/21. Moms will do anything to keep their kids and babies safe, and...
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 StoryMidwife, doula or obstetrician: What’s right for you?
Having a baby is a life-altering event in the best way possible. Each person’s birthing experience is unique, and you have a lot of...
Read StoryPerinatal loss: What you need to know and how we can help
The unexpected loss of a pregnancy or baby can be a devastating experience for families. At The Mother Baby Center, we know the importance...
Read StoryHow can I celebrate the holidays and stay safe from COVID-19?
Since the holidays are coming up people are starting to wonder – can we celebrate them normally? The answer is: Not quite. Get our tips...
Read StoryDon’t snore on crib safety! How to set up your baby’s crib safely.
Don't snore on crib safety for your baby! Here are 5 tips for choosing the right crib for your baby. 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 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 StoryHow are you feeling? Tips for your emotional health during pregnancy and COVID-19.
How are you feeling emotionally? If you feel worried, stressed or concerned, we understand. We want to offer you tips and recommendations...
Read StoryCOVID-19 and pregnancy: What expecting moms need to know
Last update: 12/14/2020 It’s hard to go a day without learning news about COVID-19. But what you may not have heard a lot about is how...
Read StoryIs it safe to get vaccinations while pregnant?
All expecting moms have heard advice like, “What you eat, the baby eats.” But does this advice apply to everything that goes into your...
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