Birthing center Maternal child care Medical staff includes an obstetrician, pediatricians, and family practice physicians offering family centered maternity care. Education Partnering with Fairview Mesaba Clinics and the Essentia Clinic-Hibbing, a variety of pregnancy, parenting, and infant care classes available. Prenatal tests - Non-Stress Test - non-invasive test performed using an external monitor. - Ultrasound - uses sonic waves which are beamed through the mother's abdomen to the baby. - Amniocentesis - physician extracts a sample of amniotic fluid from inside the placenta sac. Unexpected deliveries Baby born earlier than planned or with special health needs. Baby receive care in the Nursery. If the baby does require intensive medical care after birth, arrangements can be made quickly for transfer to a facility with a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Lactation Services A Lactation Specialist works closely with a Lactation Educator from the Public Health Department and the local La Leche League. These services are provided free of charge. Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) services