Most popular birth months in the U.S.
This blog has been medically reviewed by William Thompson III, MD, gynecologic surgeon and obstetrician, at Allina Health. Maybe you’re a parent-to-be trying to plan […]
January 6, 2026
Category: Pregnancy
The Mother Baby Center offers integrative medicine to support your pregnancy, labor and postpartum experiences
This blog was medically reviewed by Zena Kocher, MaOM, LAc, clinical supervisor for the integrative medicine hospital programs at Allina Health and the Penny George® […]
May 29, 2025
What is advanced maternal age? A guide on pregnancy after 35
This blog has been medically reviewed by Catherine Bigelow, MD, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, co-director cardio obstetrics program at Allina Health. If you are thinking of […]
May 22, 2025
Multiple pregnancy: signs and symptoms of twins and triplets
This blog was medically reviewed by Catherine Bigelow, MD, maternal-fetal medicine specialist and co-director of the cardio obstetrics program at Allina Health. Expecting twins, triplets, […]
March 26, 2025
I’m pregnant, now what: planning your next steps
This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Katherine Howard, Allina Health family medicine obstetrician. Have you recently found yourself thinking, I’m pregnant now what? First, […]
September 30, 2024
Understanding and navigating pregnancy emotions
This blog was medically reviewed by Kathrine Simon, DNP, ARPN, CNM, FACNM, Allina Health midwifery program manager. Pregnancy is a journey that can bring you […]
September 9, 2024
25 ideas for a gender-neutral nursery
Deciding how to decorate the nursery or the theme for your baby’s room can be one of the most exciting parts of preparing to welcome […]
December 11, 2023
What families should know about the two new RSV treatments for babies and pregnant women
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in babies and young children every year from late fall to early spring. With […]
November 14, 2023
What to expect during the postpartum recovery period
The birth of a baby brings excitement and new challenges, especially as you may be recovering physically and settling into a new routine. We hope […]
November 1, 2023
Labor induction: what you need to know and what to expect
Sometimes a baby needs extra encouragement to make its grand entrance. If you have gone past your due date and you and your baby are […]
August 2, 2023
C-section vs. vaginal birth: the difference and which is best for you
Read this post in: Español In most cases, vaginal births or natural births can be safer than cesarean births, more commonly known as C-sections, but […]
April 28, 2023
Harriet’s heart: the Midwest Fetal Care Center helps baby defy rare tumor diagnosis
A rare heart diagnosis A cold Iowa day in January 2022 was supposed to be a time of celebration for Hannah Kendrick. But, instead of […]
February 16, 2023
How to make a birth plan: what you need to know
What is a birth plan and how do you make one? Find out who and what to include when making your birth plan to prepare […]
February 16, 2023
Preparing for childbirth: When to take birthing classes
Pregnancy books and blogs from trusted sources (like this one!) are great resources as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. After all, there’s […]
January 16, 2023
Trimester timeline: calculating pregnancy weeks to months
Read this post in: Español Most people know the pregnancy months can be broken into trimesters but tracking how far along you are in your […]
January 9, 2023
Six popular types of food on pregnancy cravings lists
Maybe you can relate: you have always ordered mildly seasoned food and now seemingly out of nowhere you’re having spicy food cravings early in your […]
December 1, 2022
What is water birth? Everything you need to know
Does it feel like you’ve been making decisions about your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and your baby’s future almost daily for the past several months? That’s […]
November 3, 2022
Can you go to the chiropractor while pregnant and after?
Can you go to the chiropractor while pregnant? This is a question many people wonder, and we get it! Pregnancy can cause so many new […]
October 9, 2022
Third trimester checklist: preparing to welcome your baby
Hooray, you made it to the third trimester! Like most expectant mothers and partners, you’re likely feeling a wide range of emotions about welcoming your […]
September 30, 2022
Perinatal loss: What you need to know and how you can get help
Perinatal loss – such as stillbirth and miscarriage – is often sudden and unexpected. Even though parents may not yet have met their baby, their […]
September 12, 2022