Maxie found herself spending too much time at the Quartermaines with her daughter and decided she had to leave Port Charles or risk blowing her baby swap lie apart.

Why is Kirsten Storm leaving General Hospital?

Kirsten Storms is stepping back from General Hospital to focus on her health after undergoing brain surgery. On Monday, the Soap Opera Network announced that Storms will be taking a temporary leave of absence to focus on her recovery.

Is the character that plays Maxie on General Hospital really pregnant?

'General Hospital' star Kirsten Storms clarifies she is not pregnant in real life.