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...
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This blog was medically reviewed by Dr. Katie Braski, neonatologist at Children’s Minnesota. As soon-to-be parents eagerly anticipate...
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 StoryLillian’s story: a complex medical journey with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
Lillian Puls’ complex medical journey would be considered a long road for a kid of any age – let alone someone who is not even 2 years...
Read StorySystem 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...
Read StoryBorn with fragile lungs and a strong heart: victorious Kairo’s story
When Jasmine and Mike found out they were pregnant, they were so excited. They couldn’t wait for all the things this pregnancy and this...
Read StoryTreatment before birth: baby Xander’s successful journey from SVT and heart failure to home
Michaela and Nic were excited to welcome their first baby, Xander. The pregnancy was going smoothly. Michaela never had morning sickness or...
Read StoryIntensive Care Follow-up Clinic proves crucial for early childhood development and the Barich family can attest
One of the most common reasons a newborn ends up in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is because they are born prematurely, requiring...
Read StoryBorn with spina bifida: Odin is cared for by the experts at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
All any mom hopes for is a safe pregnancy, a complication-free birth and a healthy and happy baby. For first-time mom Darby Muller, an...
Read StoryNational Neonatal Nurses Week 2021
Tiny babies need big help and that’s where the neonatal experts at Children’s Minnesota come in. When you give birth at The Mother Baby...
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 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 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 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 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 StoryRocco’s story: Finding hope in a congenital diaphragmatic hernia diagnosis
Lindsey and Eddie Rymer were thrilled to find out in October 2013 that they were expecting their second child. After a relatively easy...
Read StoryThe Mother Baby Center spotlight on Kelly Drake, RNC
The Mother Baby Center is made up of an extraordinary staff of talented, dedicated health care professionals. We’ll highlight them...
Read Story85 days early
By Maggie Sonnek Chadley Doering had been at work 10 minutes when got the terrifying call every dad-to-be fears. His pregnant wife, voice...
Read StoryHow kangaroo care came to the United States: One mom’s journey
This post originally appeared on the Kids’ Health Blog by Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Chris Clark was 23...
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