Allina Health Midwives, formerly known as North Metro Midwives, P.A.

04/20/2022

Hi to our Allina Health midwifery family. This page will be discontinued by Facebook. Keep in touch with our new page Allina Health Midwives page, coming soon!!
Thank you
Kathrine

12/10/2021

I was reminiscing and found this video posted to our page. It gives me a smile to affirm my place on earth, to provide a protected birth space, to bear witness to the power of a woman and their family. I hold a special place in my heart for every birth I am invited to. This birth was additionally blessed for me, as our doula was a fellow midwife, mentor and one of my professors at the University of MN.

Lainey's birth

12/10/2021

Lainey's birth

12/10/2021

Congratulations to our amazing partners at United!!

The U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list recognizes hospitals for their overall quality of care for uncomplicated pregnancies. ST. PAUL/COON RAPIDS (DEC. 7, 2021) – The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to announce two of its hosp...

11/25/2021

With gratitude, the midwives and staff at Allina Health send well wishes to all our families.

06/10/2021

We are experiencing a national blood shortage. Please consider donating. It could help a mother, child or family.

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05/22/2021

We are blessed to be invited to a birth, and to be trusted to protect the sacred birth experience. Each birth is unique, beautiful and treasured.

What do you get when you bridge the modern comforts of a birth center with the epicenter of specialized infant care? A testament that birthplaces don’t have to be either-or—sometimes they can be both.

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day 2021

05/06/2021

Welcome to Hiba Sharif, CNM. Hiba is seeing patients at East Lake Street, Greenway and Bloomington clinics and catching babies at The Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis.

Please call 612-775-4900 to make a visit with Hiba.

Hiba Sharif, CNM, DNP, is a certified nurse midwife with professional interests in women's health...

05/05/2021

Sending a covid approved hug to all the midwives, here in MN and across the globe.
Happy International Midwifery Day!!
-Hugs from the Allina Midwives

04/29/2021

Any major life change requires an adjustment period, and dogs are no different, here are some tips to make the transition smooth:
When you find out you are expecting:
Now is a good time to learn some basic obedience if your pup hasn’t already. Basic commands like sit, down, wait and stay help your dog control his impulses. You also want to teach them leave it and drop it, those commands will come in handy if your dog thinks the baby’s toys are his. Another important skill is to teach your pup not to jump. Jumping up on you now might not seem like an issue but at 8 months pregnant or holding a newborn and it might become a different story.
A month before your due date:
Introduce your dog to the baby’s items. Show them the car seat, stroller, high chair and as many other items as possible to help them address any fear they may have before the baby comes home. It is a great idea to even take your dog for walks with the stroller before the baby arrives.
Do you know who will be watching your dog when you are in the hospital? Make sure this is someone they know and like. Make a list of feeding times/amounts and any other things that are a part of your dog’s routine.
The big day, bringing baby home:
Bring an item that contains your baby’s scent, such as a burp cloth or baby hat from the hospital before bringing home the baby.
When bringing your baby home from the hospital, send everyone else into the house first so your dog can express her usual excitement to see people. After she’s had a minute or two of greeting time and expends some of her energy you can enter with the baby.


Don’t forget the dog:
A dog does not need toys or special attention to feel important, you simply need to maintain the routine as much as possible, provide daily walks and lots of love!
The majority of dogs adjust to a new baby without difficulty, but if your pup shows any signs of aggression or other questionable behavior around your baby, separate the dog and baby immediately. At this point it is time to seek professional help from a local dog trainer or behaviorist.

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