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 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 StoryFinn’s journey: a cutting-edge program at Children’s Minnesota helps preterm babies go home sooner
Precious moments of time It has been said countless times and in many different ways, but the true meaning of what’s being said always...
Read StoryPeyton’s story: from heart surgery at 4 days old to going home
Peyton has undergone six surgeries. And that was only in the first year of her life. Peyton was born with multiple congenital heart...
Read StoryA special maternal assisted C-section birth at The Mother Baby Center
The Andreyevskiy home in Lakeville is bustling place with four children – three sons, ages 10, 7 and 4 and a 10-month-old daughter. Mom...
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 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 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 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 StoryBaby Richard born at 21 weeks: One of the youngest babies to survive
Richard was born at 21 weeks, making him one of the youngest babies to survive, according to Dr. Stacy Kern, Children's Minnesota...
Read StoryDelivering joy during COVID-19
First time mom Lauren didn’t know what to expect as she prepared to give birth in the midst of COVID-19. But, in the end, Lauren was so...
Read StoryMinneapolis father documents son’s arrival at The Mother Baby Center
Forrest McDaid opened his eyes for the first time and peeked at his mom and dad. It wasn’t long after that he got a look at big brother...
Read StoryInternational Kangaroo Care Awareness Day recognizes bond between parent, child
This month, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota’s Neonatal units in St. Paul and Minneapolis are celebrating the...
Read StoryRocco’s story: Finding hope in a congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosis
Lindsey and Eddie Rymer were thrilled to find out in October 2013 that they were expecting their second child. After a relatively easy...
Read StoryThen and now: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome babies Luke and Will Kuhn
For Kurtis and Sonja Kuhn, seeing their “miracle babies,” Luke and Will, running, jumping and playing is a constant reminder of the...
Read StoryAstella’s Story: Treating an abdominal wall defect at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
By Jimmy Bellamy The everyday, normal duties of parenting thrill Jake and Andi Jo Kurtz. Diapers, bottles and sleep deprivation are welcome...
Read StoryIan’s Story: Treating an omphalocele at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
Like most couples, Hopkins, Minn., residents Leah and Todd Kempel expected to have a healthy and orderly pregnancy. They were relieved and...
Read StoryRecognize this smiling face?
It’s Brielle, one of the stars of our Mother Baby Center ad campaign, including our first birthday creative materials. Brielle was born...
Read StoryA year of firsts
Finn: first baby admitted to the Special Care Nursery In year one, 718 babies born at The Mother Baby Center were admitted to the Special...
Read StoryA year of firsts
Anika: first baby admitted into the NICU In year one, 490 babies born at The Mother Baby Center were admitted to the neonatal intensive...
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