Your first prenatal visit: what to expect & questions to ask
Your pregnancy test was positive, and you’re a swirl of excitement and questions. Now it’s time to schedule your first prenatal visit. Even if this […]
June 22, 2022
Category: Mother, Baby and Me
Born 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 new […]
June 10, 2022
What 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 […]
June 6, 2022
Five 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 exactly alike. Nonetheless, […]
May 31, 2022
Second 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 returning. There are […]
May 18, 2022
Preparing 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 […]
May 2, 2022
Treatment 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 pain. That changed […]
April 22, 2022
Awareness 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 advance health equity and […]
April 8, 2022
Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic proves crucial for early childhood development and the Barich family can attest
One of the most common reasons a newborn ends up in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is because they are born prematurely, requiring around-the-clock […]
March 7, 2022
When to pack your hospital bag and what to bring
This blog was medically reviewed by Nicole Stecker MN, RN, IBCLC, LCCE, clinical nurse educator, perinatal loss specialist, lactation consultant and doula. How exciting! Your […]
January 14, 2022
The 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. ST. PAUL/COON RAPIDS (DEC. 7, 2021) – […]
December 7, 2021
Born 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 unsettling […]
August 31, 2021
Babywearing: 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, babies who […]
August 16, 2021
One 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 placental abruption […]
August 11, 2021
Protecting your baby from the sun
This blog was updated on 4/17/2024. When summer heats up, so does the sun! That means we have to be even more careful about baby […]
July 12, 2021
Fetal 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 that she […]
July 9, 2021
The 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 (NICU) services at Mercy hospital. With […]
June 7, 2021
Lactation 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 Tocko, staff RN at
April 21, 2021
Passion for music and healing people: a music therapist’s perfect combination
Passion for music and healing people: a music therapist’s perfect combination Listening and playing music is something we do for any mood – when we’re […]
April 20, 2021
Caring 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 favorite moments treating newborns. He
April 7, 2021