pregnancy

What is multiple gestation? Many people wonder, “What is multiple gestation?” Multiple gestation refers to a pregnancy where a pregnant person carries more than one fetus in their womb at the same time. This is different than when a pregnant person only carries one fetus in their womb, also known as a singleton pregnancy. There … Read more

Postpartum recovery During pregnancy, not only do our pelvic floor muscles have to support the increased weight of our uterus and baby but also get stretched during childbirth – which can lead to pelvic floor disorders. Women that had c-sections may still encounter pelvic floor problems from carrying the baby and especially if they were … Read more

Baby Bilal, who was born 17 weeks prematurely at just over 23 weeks gestation, is finally home after spending a year at Children’s Minnesota, right in time for his first birthday! When Bilal was born on March 24, 2024, he weighed just 8 ounces (228 grams). That’s roughly the weight of a small cup of … Read more

Indy Lane, MD, is a force in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. As the leader of The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, Dr. Lane has dedicated her career to improving women’s health and addressing disparities in Black maternal care. She says, “When we have healthy mothers and babies, … Read more

Megan Paulsen, MD, neonatal physician at Children’s Minnesota, chose her job in hopes of making a difference. Now, she’s making strides in neonatal research and prioritizing the patient experience at every step. She’s experienced first-hand the gaps, successes, and struggles that parents feel when in the NICU. 

Find breastfeeding and lactation support at The Mother Baby Center To ensure a smooth and healthy breastfeeding journey, understanding and addressing mastitis is essential. Preventative measures such as proper latch techniques, maintaining hygiene, and frequent breastfeeding can help avoid the infection. Should mastitis occur, quick intervention with at-home remedies and professional care can help prevent … Read more

Children’s Minnesota research aims to redefine neonatal outcomes in longitudinal study

What is advanced maternal age? You may be wondering, what is considered advanced maternal age, or what age is advanced maternal age? While the phrase “advanced maternal age” may make some people a little uncomfortable, we totally understand! However, it simply means a pregnant person who is over the age of 35. The reason a … Read more

Integrative medicine:  Focuses on the whole person, including the mind, body and spirit.  Promotes health through education, coaching, self-care and wellness practices.  Taps into the body’s natural healing capabilities.  Treats individuals as empowered partners.  Integrative medicine during labor  Integrative medicine offers a variety of non-pharmacological options for pain, anxiety and stress that can occur during … Read more

After I gave birth to my first two babies with an OB-GYN, I wanted a different experience for my next pregnancy.  When I switched my care to the Allina Health midwives and found Kathrine Simon, CNM, MS, Allina Health midwifery program manager, it was a game changer. The midwives listened to me, my hopes, fears … Read more