Baby 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, their neonatologist.
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
What you need to know if your baby is in the NICU
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be scary, so Children’s Minnesota is answering questions you might have if your baby is in the NICU.
A miracle preemie: Yishan’s story
Yishan was born at 23 weeks and weighed only 520 grams, which is a little heavier than a pound of butter. The team at Children's Minnesota gave the Chan family hope that their preemie baby would be a miracle baby — and he was.
Early diagnosis and intervention are key to treating twin to twin transfusion syndrome
The Midwest Fetal Care Center treats babies with high-risk conditions in utero.
Midwest physicians team up to treat Fargo twins Cian and Rory in the womb
The parents are grateful for the partnership between her doctors in Fargo and the Midwest Fetal Care Center in the Twin Cities.
The benefits of kangaroo care: A patient-family story
One family's story of the importance of kangaroo care for their baby girls in the Children's Minnesota NICU.
Born at 25 weeks: Sydney’s story
A mom shares her experience with the Children's NICU, where her prematurely born daughter stayed for 3 months.
Advice for families in the NICU and friends who want to support
Hannah Hill shares tips for families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and friends that want to support during that difficult time.
Why I Walk for Amazing: Stella and Nora
With two health-affected kids, Stella and Nora, the Yanisch family is gearing up to participate in the second annual Walk for Amazing to be inspired and find community.
Caring for children after they leave the neonatal intensive care unit
Caring for babies doesn't end when they graduate from the NICU. Children's Minnesota offers a free follow-up program for at-risk babies.