Meet Myah: The preemie who fought for the chance to thrive
Myah was born weighing just 1 pound, 4 ounces, facing collapsed lungs, infections, sepsis, and prolonged respiratory support. Despite the challenges, Myah is now a
October 1, 2026
Tag: NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
From a surprise home birth at 27 weeks to thriving: Owen’s NICU journey
Brittney didn’t expect her third pregnancy to look any different from the first two, but at 27 weeks and four days pregnant, she unexpectedly delivered
September 2, 2026
From NICU nurse to NICU mom: Michelle’s breastfeeding journey
Michelle Hall, NICU nurse, shares her personal breastfeeding journey as a NICU mom and how lactation support helped her son thrive after a premature birth.
August 20, 2026
Premature Rendalisa thrives despite the odds
Over 144 days in the NICU and infant care center (ICC), Rendalisa battled lung disease, an intestinal perforation, and more, but her family and care
July 17, 2026
Clifford: A miracle baby defying the odds
Discover the inspiring journey of Clifford, a miracle baby who only a 1% chance of survival after being born prematurely and overcoming countless health challenges.
April 23, 2026
Children’s Minnesota and Irth partner to advance equity in NICU and infant care
Narrative Nation Inc., the tech and media nonprofit behind the Irth App, announced a new partnership with Children’s Minnesota through Irth’s Birth Without Bias™ Hospital
April 14, 2026
Gracelyn the fighter: a 313-day journey through the NICU
Gracelyn first made her entrance into the world when her mom was just 22 weeks and 6 days pregnant on Aug. 3, 2024. That meant
December 2, 2025
Born at 23 weeks, Lilia beats the odds
Expecting her third child, Angela looked forward to giving birth in June. But in February, at just 23 weeks pregnant, everything changed — Angela gave
October 31, 2025
Children’s Minnesota research aims to redefine neonatal outcomes in longitudinal study
Megan Paulsen, MD recently received an internal research grant from the Children’s Minnesota Research Institute to redefine outcomes for premature infants with the goal of
May 14, 2025
