The Birth of Elijah
Just like that I snapped out of this trance like state and looked down at my baby boy. I covered him up to keep him warm and cooed to him and let him know mama was there.
Eighth Birthday Party & Ground Breaking Celebration
Happy Birthday, Roots! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to celebrate! We are so grateful for our last EIGHT years of catching babies and meeting families in community. Over the next year we will be in the process of renovating and improving our new space, which is located just across Logan Avenue […]
The Birth of Ulrenn – A Family Affair
The Backstory By Roots Community Birth Center Client Whitney White I am the mother of three babies born at Roots; Quinn (2016), Vonn (2021), and Ulrenn (2023). The Roots staff nurtured Baby and me in each pregnancy, and gently guided us during each birth. In all three births I was unmedicated, empowered, supported, and took my babies home […]
Prenatal Genetic Screening: Unity Screen
Prenatal Genetic Screening in Minneapolis: 5 Reasons to have UNITY Screen at Roots Did you know that DNA is a set of genetic instructions that tell our bodies how to grow and develop? These directions reside in small packages called genes, which perform certain tasks in the body. In addition, we have chromosomes, or genes […]
The Birth of Hooray
By Roots Community Birth Center client, Carrie Zirbes My first two babies were born in hospitals. With my first, I was induced for high blood pressure, and I gave birth to my second baby, unmedicated in the water. When I learned I was pregnant with my third, I knew I didn’t need to go to […]
Welcoming a New Baby!
Welcoming a New Baby: 6 Ways to Help Children Prepare for a Sibling Welcoming a new baby to your family comes with many changes. Different sleeping patterns, new feeding schedules, and more laundry — so much laundry. If you already have little ones at home, they will certainly feel the large impact of a new […]
Summer Safety!
Soak Up the Sun Safely: Summer Tips for Pregnant and New Parents Summer is here, and with it comes lots of sunshine. Whether you’re pregnant, have a newborn, or are parenting toddlers and young children, the warm months require some planning and consideration. “We hope you and your family will enjoy the beautiful mornings, long […]
Car Seat Safety
For many parents, especially those preparing for their first baby, selecting a car seat can feel daunting. It’s understandable and normal to need help with this process. In this blog, we’ll explore frequently asked questions about car seats and offer some tips for picking the right car.
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The Birth of Sapphire
Though my Roots baby came in 2022, my story starts years earlier. I decided to pursue out-of-hospital birth and midwifery care after reflecting on the birth of my first son, who was born in a hospital.
The Birth of Emory Elle
By Roots Community Birth Center client, Takeia Washington My first two babies were born in a hospital, and I had an epidural both times. Especially with my second birth, I found the hospital birth to be a traumatic experience. During my third pregnancy, I knew I wanted something different. That’s when I found Roots. Although […]