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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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 StoryPreparing for pregnancy: first trimester to-do list
If you are newly pregnant and asking yourself what to do in the first trimester, you’ve come to the right place. The Mother Baby Center...
Read StoryTreatment before birth: baby Xander’s successful journey from SVT and heart failure to home
Michaela and Nic were excited to welcome their first baby, Xander. The pregnancy was going smoothly. Michaela never had morning sickness or...
Read StoryAwareness for disparities in Black maternal health
Awareness for disparities in Black maternal health Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a national awareness and activism campaign...
Read StoryThe importance of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant and recently pregnant people
The importance of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant and recently pregnant people As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic begins,...
Read StoryNICU Follow-up Clinic proves crucial for early childhood development and the Barich family can attest
NICU Follow-up Clinic proves crucial for early childhood development and the Barich family can attest One of the most common reasons a...
Read StoryWhat to pack for your labor and delivery at The Mother Baby Center
What to pack for your labor and delivery at The Mother Baby Center The Mother Baby Center provides almost everything you need for your stay...
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 StoryBorn with spina bifida: Odin is cared for by the experts at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
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...
Read StoryBabywearing: safety, tips and benefits
People have been wearing their babies for thousands of years. There are so many benefits to practicing this with your newborn. In fact,...
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 StoryProtecting your baby from the sun
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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