This blog was medically reviewed by Emily Kvasnicka Friedrichsen, MD, associate lead physician at Allina Health. Weaning your child from...
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This information was provided to The Mother Baby Center by Nest Collaborative. What is Nest Collaborative? Nest Collaborative is the...
Read StoryLife-saving care in one place: identical twins beat the odds
Looking at 5-year-old twins Axel and Barrett today, you’d never guess everything they went through, even before they were born. But when...
Read StoryChildren’s Minnesota kid experts work to send more babies home from the NICU breastfeeding
The benefits of human milk for newborn babies are very important, especially for those babies born prematurely or have stays...
Read StoryI’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...
Read StorySantiago’s fetal spina bifida repair procedure, the 100th performed at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
On a brisk March morning in 2024, Elizabeth Hansen and her husband, Chris, nervously woke up in Minneapolis rather than their own bed more...
Read StoryThe 5 S’s to soothe and comfort baby
This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. As a new parent, you may wonder...
Read StoryUnderstanding 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...
Read StoryCaring for your NICU baby: what to expect
This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Katie Braski, neonatologist at Children’s Minnesota. As soon-to-be parents eagerly anticipate...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center welcomes new leader, Indy Lane, MD
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (July 16, 2024) — Indy Lane, MD, now leads The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and...
Read Story37 postpartum essentials for every new and expecting family
This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, obstetrician and family medicine physician. Whether this is your first or third...
Read StoryBorn weighing less than 2 pounds, Eli grows up to hike the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail
For Eli Byrn and his parents, Kathy and Mary Pat, the long, winding and unpredictable conditions of the Appalachian Trail serve as both the...
Read StoryTips for introducing solid foods to a baby
Introducing solid foods to your baby is a big milestone. However, it is important to wait until your baby is ready and showing interest...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center at United Hospital recognized for excellent outcomes for Black patients by U.S. News & World Report
ST. PAUL, Minn. (April 11, 2024) − The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is proud to...
Read StoryZay undergoes fetal surgery to repair severe spina bifida before his birth
Trish, Jay and their two kids, including toddler Zay, are a military family. The Maryland-based couple’s connection to the Midwest Fetal...
Read StoryChildren’s Minnesota NICU patient grows up to become NICU nurse
It’s been almost three decades since Samantha “Sammy” Warwick entered the world and spent nearly the first three months of her life...
Read StoryTop baby names at The Mother Baby Center in 2023
Names are an important part of identity and who we are. We’re excited to share the top baby names from across all three of our locations...
Read Story25 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 your...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center locations at United and Mercy hospitals earn top ratings from U.S. News and World Report
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Dec. 5, 2023) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased...
Read StoryFirst-of-its–kind Islamic fatwa issued encouraging the use of pasteurized donor breast milk for Muslim babies in the hospital
This guidance is believed to be the first Islamic ruling to clarify the issue in the United States after discussions between Muslim...
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