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The Mother Baby Center welcomes new leader, Indy Lane, MD

Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) by Alex Rothstein

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (July 16, 2024) — Indy Lane, MD, now leads The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and...

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Top baby names at The Mother Baby Center in 2023

Posted on January 12, 2024 (January 12, 2024) by Mai Songsawatwong

Names are an important part of identity and who we are. We’re excited to share the top baby names from across all three of our locations...

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The Mother Baby Center locations at United and Mercy hospitals earn top ratings from U.S. News and World Report

Posted on December 5, 2023 (December 6, 2023) by smccullough

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Dec. 5, 2023) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased...

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First-of-its–kind Islamic fatwa issued encouraging the use of pasteurized donor breast milk for Muslim babies in the hospital

Posted on November 20, 2023 (November 21, 2023) by Alex Rothstein

This guidance is believed to be the first Islamic ruling to clarify the issue in the United States after discussions between Muslim...

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The Mother Baby Centers at Abbott Northwestern, United and Mercy hospitals earn top rating from U.S. News & World Report

Posted on December 8, 2022 (January 18, 2023) by Alex Rothstein

MINNEAPOLIS, (Dec. 8, 2022) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to...

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The Mother Baby Centers at United and Mercy recognized among best hospitals for maternity in the U.S.

Posted on December 7, 2021 (June 29, 2022) by Alex Rothstein

The U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list recognizes hospitals for their overall quality of care for uncomplicated pregnancies....

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Meet Kprecia Ambers: The artist who brought The Mother Baby Center rebrand to life

Posted on February 10, 2021 (February 10, 2021) by smccullough

Kprecia Ambers is a 27-year-old artist who is passionate about using her creativity to make a positive impact. When she discovered her love...

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Nurse at The Mother Baby Center to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellow

Posted on October 13, 2015 by developer

Ngozi Mbibi, DNP, RNC-OB, of The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children’s – Minneapolis will be inducted as a fellow...

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2015 Twin Cities New Year’s baby born at The Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis

Posted on January 1, 2015 by developer

The Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis welcomed the first Twin Cities baby of 2015 at 12:01 a.m. today. Yaw, a boy, was born weighing 7...

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Rocco’s story: Finding hope in a congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosis

Posted on December 1, 2014 (June 29, 2022) by developer

Lindsey and Eddie Rymer were thrilled to find out in October 2013 that they were expecting their second child. After a relatively easy...

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Then and now: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome babies Luke and Will Kuhn

Posted on November 5, 2014 (May 11, 2022) by developer

For Kurtis and Sonja Kuhn, seeing their “miracle babies,” Luke and Will, running, jumping and playing is a constant reminder of the...

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Astella’s Story: Treating an abdominal wall defect at the Midwest Fetal Care Center

Posted on October 29, 2014 (November 11, 2021) by developer

By Jimmy Bellamy The everyday, normal duties of parenting thrill Jake and Andi Jo Kurtz. Diapers, bottles and sleep deprivation are welcome...

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Ian’s Story: Treating an omphalocele at the Midwest Fetal Care Center

Posted on October 22, 2014 (January 16, 2025) by developer

Like most couples, Hopkins, Minn., residents Leah and Todd Kempel expected to have a healthy and orderly pregnancy. They were relieved and...

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Breastfeeding success creates lifetime of benefits

Posted on August 4, 2014 by developer

By the International Lactation Consultant Association World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated Aug. 1-7. This year’s theme is...

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Our February babies!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by developer

It’s been just over a month since we opened The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Children’s,...

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Celebrating the firsts at The Mother Baby Center

Posted on February 5, 2013 by developer

On opening day — Feb. 4, 2013 — of The Mother Baby Center, we celebrated many firsts including the first baby delivered and the...

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Welcome to the New Mother Baby Center Blog!

Posted on February 4, 2013 (May 17, 2022) by developer

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Abbott Northwestern Hospital are experts at welcoming new life into the community,...

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