Siblings by heart: Delilah and William’s story
High school sweethearts, Rebecca and Joe, always dreamed of having a family. After marrying in 2017 and getting pregnant in 2019, the couple was thrilled […]
February 27, 2023
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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
What is a perinatologist and when to visit one
At The Mother Baby Center, there are many wonderful health care providers available to care for you and your baby before, during, and after your […]
January 11, 2023
What is an OBGYN, and when should you see one?
Find out everything you need to know about OB/GYNs: when to see one, what they do, what to expect during your visit, and questions to […]
January 9, 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
System Medical Director of Neonatology at Children’s Minnesota selected as a Notable Leader in Health Care
The Mother Baby Center congratulates Dr. Thomas George, system medical director of neonatology at Children’s Minnesota, for being one of 17 honorees selected as a 2022 […]
January 4, 2023
Baby Stella makes history: becomes first in Minnesota to undergo groundbreaking fetal spina bifida procedure
An unexpected discovery First time parents Kinzie Burnham and Jeffrey Baty have logged a lot of miles on the road over the last two-plus years. […]
December 12, 2022
The Mother Baby Centers at Abbott Northwestern, United and Mercy hospitals earn top rating from U.S. News & World Report
MINNEAPOLIS, (Dec. 8, 2022) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to announce all three Mother Baby […]
December 8, 2022
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
Immunizations: Helping Your Baby
Presented by: Children’s Minnesota Immunizations are an essential part of keeping your baby healthy. Because they are given by injection, immunizations can sometimes be a […]
October 18, 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
The Natural Birth Experience at The Mother Baby Center
The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new offering for […]
September 26, 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
What is the difference between a doctor and a midwife?
Each person’s birthing experience is unique. You have a lot of choices when it comes to creating that experience, like what kind of experts you […]
September 9, 2022
Morning sickness: 10 foods that fight nausea during pregnancy
Read this post in: Español When morning sickness strikes during the early weeks of your pregnancy, you want fast relief from nausea and vomiting. Fortunately, there […]
August 25, 2022
Types of birth: pros and cons of five common delivery methods
The birth of a baby is one of life’s most exciting experiences. There are several types of birth to choose from, which is lovely – […]
July 20, 2022