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 Lewis. The memory’s probably a bit fuzzy, and someday it will be nonexistent, but baby Forrest doesn’t have to worry about trying to remember his birth. One … Continued
This month, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota’s Neonatal units in St. Paul and Minneapolis are celebrating the importance of Kangaroo Care, a technique where an infant is held skin to skin with mom or dad. Kangaroo Care promotes bonding, provides comfort for the baby and parent and has potential to improve a baby’s medical condition. … Continued
Lindsey and Eddie Rymer were thrilled to find out in October 2013 that they were expecting their second child. After a relatively easy pregnancy with their eldest daughter, Lucy, the Rymers had no reason to suspect things would be any different the second time around. But after their routine 20-week ultrasound with baby No. 2, … Continued
For Kurtis and Sonja Kuhn, seeing their “miracle babies,” Luke and Will, running, jumping and playing is a constant reminder of the uncertainty and joy that being a parent can bring – as well as what an important role the Midwest Fetal Care Center played in the months leading up to the birth of their … Continued
By Jimmy Bellamy The everyday, normal duties of parenting thrill Jake and Andi Jo Kurtz. Diapers, bottles and sleep deprivation are welcome in their household. It took a lot of work to become parents, and the months leading up to these moments were anything but ordinary. Over a nearly two-year period, the Lino Lakes, Minn., … Continued
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