Meet Shelby
Born at 23 weeks and 5 days old, Shelby spent 10 out of her first 12 months of life in the hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries and life-saving procedures. See Shelby's amazing development today.
Children’s Minnesota Stories
Read health tips from our experts as well as stories by patients, families and staff about kids’ health and their experiences at Children’s Minnesota.
Meet Maisy
The Martindale family was thrown into a world of special medical needs when their second child was born with a severe disability. See how Maisy is thriving today thanks to medical assistance and Children's Minnesota.
Meet the Stark Family: William Today
See William's progress today after doctors at the Midwest Fetal Care Center give him a new opportunity to thrive.
Finding courage and heart: Ben’s story
Ben Barrick was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in utero. His mom shares how their world changed when she found out her son would be born with a congenital heart defect and how she found the strength to get through it.
Meet the Stark Family: William’s Surgery
Doctors at the Midwest Fetal Care Center diagnosed William with a congenital lung condition that if left untreated, may cause future complications.
Meet the Stark Family
A routine 20-week ultrasound revealed more than this Minneapolis couple's baby's gender.
Owen’s heart thrives despite congenital diagnosis
A congenital heart defect diagnosis won't slow Owen down.
Midwest Fetal Care Center physician explains open fetal surgery
Dr. Lillegard explains more about the new open fetal surgery program and the Midwest Fetal Care Center’s service
Baby Clara hasn’t let spina bifida slow down her amazing development
A new fetal surgery gives Clara an opportunity to thrive.
Facts on frostbite
Prolonged exposure to the cold puts our skin at risk for frostbite.