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What a mom wants

July 12, 2009 at 3:10AM

WHAT A MOM WANTS

Recent Twin Cities maternity renovations

FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE, EDINA

Annual births: 3,400 to 3,600

Renovated: 2008

Perks: Wireless internet, flat-screen TVs, CD and DVD players, spa services by "Go Home Gorgeous," studio-quality portrait photography.

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, WACONIA

Annual births: 1,200 (Capacity for 1,800 with new center)

Renovated: 2009

Perks: Birthing tubs with whirlpool, surround sound stereo, massage services.

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS

Annual births: 2,800

Renovated: 2007

Perks: Wireless internet, doulas, water-birth tub.

WOODWINDS HEALTH CAMPUS, WOODBURY

Annual births: 1,800

Renovated: 2008

Perks: Water birth, massage, "healing touch" therapy including Reiki, music therapy (including the hospital's own harp), acupuncture.

METHODIST HOSPITAL, ST. LOUIS PARK

Annual births: 3,800

Renovated: 2007.

Perks: Two obstetricians on duty around the clock, studio-quality portrait services; spa service starts in August.

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