People have been wearing their babies for thousands of years. There are so many benefits to practicing this with your newborn. In fact,...
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 StoryProtecting your baby from the sun
This blog was updated on 4/17/2024. When summer heats up, so does the sun! That means we have to be even more careful about baby sun...
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 StoryThe Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota expands services again to help high-risk mothers deliver closer to home.
In February 2021, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota announced its expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit...
Read StoryLactation specialists: what they do and how they can help
We talked with Emily Ross, staff registered nurse (RN) in the Lactation Support Program at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, and Katie...
Read StoryPassion for music and healing people: a music therapist’s perfect combination
Passion for music and healing people: a music therapist’s perfect combination Listening and playing music is something we do for any mood...
Read StoryCaring for the tiniest babies: the village at Children’s Minnesota that gets NICU babies home
Dr. Thomas George, system medical director for neonatology at Children's Minnesota, talks about his journey as a neonatologist and his...
Read StoryMeet Kprecia Ambers: The artist who brought The Mother Baby Center rebrand to life
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...
Read StoryExpanded NICU services help high-risk mothers deliver closer to home
When you have a high-risk pregnancy, traveling far from home to have your baby can be a stressful experience. That’s why Children’s...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center launches rebrand campaign focused on personalized care, reflecting diversity
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Jan. 21, 2021) – The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, announced...
Read StoryWhat you need to know if you have a NICU baby
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be very scary for parents. The Mother Baby Center knows that you might feel...
Read StoryWinter car seat guidelines for your baby
We know having your baby was love at frost sight. But now that winter is here, it’s important to make sure your little one is safe at all...
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 StoryChildren’s Minnesota introduces new neonatologists
The Mother Baby Center is excited to introduce four new neonatologists that started at Children’s Minnesota. The growing team now has...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center expands midwifery services with St. Paul United Hospital partnership
The Mother Baby Center is very excited to announce the growth of our midwifery program to our St. Paul United Hospital location! Learn more...
Read StoryCreating a safe sleep environment for your baby: a guide to crib safety standards
Don't snore on crib safety for your baby! Here are 5 tips for choosing the right crib for your baby. Read...
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 StoryWhat are the rules and recommendations for wearing a face mask during delivery?
Here we outline our mask regulations for labor at The Mother Baby Center. Read...
Read StoryWeight gain during pregnancy: What is healthy?
Weight gain, increased appetites and cravings are all part of a typical pregnancy. But have you ever wondered what is a healthy amount of...
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