Pregnancy + Birth

I am pregnant! I just hit the 22-week mark and have emerged from the fog of the first trimester. This pregnancy has been different from my first pregnancy. Maybe it’s because I’m a few years older than I was...

Six years ago, we were thrilled to open our beautiful, brand-new Birthing Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. Now, we are excited to announce that St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates will be moving to a new location. But don’t...

Sometimes I have to be careful. When I am asked a question that I dislike, I go full sarcasm or even blatantly rude. Yikes, right? Mom’s super proud. So when I feel like I am cornered, it’s a big...

There is so much to figure out in the third trimester of pregnancy. Finalizing a name, making sure all your baby gear is ready, installing a car seat, and being ready for labor whenever that may come. Whether it's...

  Labor. It's messy. It's complicated. It's beautiful. It's private and intimate (and yet... it can sometimes feels like a spectator sport!). No two birthing experiences are alike but there are enough similarities that moms often share a fair amount...

Let’s sing it together (think Rent’s Seasons of Love)... Two hundred sixty four thousand four hundred minutes. This is the time I’ve spent breastfeeding. Okay, so the number is a guesstimate and may be hard to understand so to further...

We are thrilled to be bringing this fantastic event back to Duluth for the third year! BLOOM is an event for new and expecting moms that you're going to love. A huge thank you to our Sponsors - Clyde...

We are SO excited to be hosting the 7th annual Bloom event in partnership with Essentia Health! Whether it’s the birth plan you want or the specialists you need, Essentia Health is by your side every step of the way....

I had always wanted a little girl. I remember being pregnant with my first child and hoping and wishing for "it" to be a girl. My doctor didn't believe in ultrasounds so I never had one with that pregnancy. It...

Duluth Mom is thrilled to announce that we are bringing Bloom back to our city for the 4th year in a row as a VIRTUAL event! This exclusive event is geared towards moms, dads, and grandparents who are planning to...