Novel dates stir maternity wards

CROWN POINT | Maternity wards staff brace for days like Wednesday.

Woman gives birth to child in parking lot at Taft St., U.S. 30

MERRILLVILLE | A woman gave birth to a baby Wednesday morning in a parking lot at Taft Street and U.S. 30, police said.

New Family Birthing Center Opens at St. Margaret Health in Dyer

At Franciscan St. Margaret Health, we cherish and celebrate the gift of new life. We believe that the miracle of birth should be a family experience, and we center our care on this concept.

NWI moms turn to water

Portage resident Christine Grutsch talks about water births while holding her 3-month-old daughter Julianna. Christine had Julianna and her other daughter Calleigh, in back, through at-home water births.

NWI moms turn to water

Portage resident Christine Grutsch laughs with her 5-year-old son Michael Jr. while holding her 3-month-old daughter Julianna at their home. Christine had Julianna through an at-home water birth while Michael was born in the Grutsch's living room.

NWI moms turn to water

Julianna Grutsch, 3 months old, looks up at her mother Christine at their home in Portage.

NWI moms turn to the water

Portage resident Christine Grutsch holds her 3-month-old daughter Julianna while laughing with her 5-year-old son Michael Jr. in their bathroom. Christine had Julianna and her other daughter, Calleigh, through at-home water births.

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Natural Birth and Parenting Network lives up to its name

The decision to become a parent is a big one, and that's only fitting - after all, making that initial call sets in motion a whole series of big, important decisions. Northwest Indiana parents needn't feel alone in navigating this strange new world, thanks in part to the support of groups li…

New NICU Coming in March 2011

The birth of your baby is indeed a miraculous event. At Saint Anthony we cherish and celebrate the gift of new life. We believe each birth experience is unique, each mother and baby special. That's why we developed The Birth Place - to give our mothers more choices for a fulfilling birth exp…