The Mother Baby Center provides care to families in three convenient locations across the Twin Cities metro area.
The Mother Baby Center at United and Children’s Minnesota
345 Smith Ave N.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Please note: There are several large-scale road construction projects in the metro area that may impact your route.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website to check for road closures and sign up for traffic alerts.
Welcome to The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Children’s Minnesota!
Our virtual tour video is a great way to learn about everything our birthing center has to offer.
To help answer your questions about our St. Paul birth center or what you can expect as a patient, we offer in-person tours. Learn more and sign up for a tour.
In an emergency, you should always call 9-1-1.
For non-emergency medical transportation, call Allina Health emergency medical services at 651-222-0555.
For security/personal escort, call 612-863-5416.
A dedicated entrance to The Mother Baby Center is located at 345 Smith Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55102
The Mother Baby Center offers a convenient main entrance and drop-off location that is separate from United’s main entrance. Please use the dedicated entrance in front for dropping off expecting moms or visitors. You can also use this entrance after you’ve parked.
Expecting moms should check in at the Children’s Minnesota welcome desk. Then you will be directed to The Mother Baby Center entrance. Upon arrival, moms will be admitted and directed to the appropriate area.
The Mother Baby Center at United and Children’s Minnesota provides the following amenities to ensure a comfortable, warm, and calm environment for your delivery:
Family memories are born at The Mother Baby Center. We recognize the important roles loved ones will play in your baby’s life and welcome them to share in this experience. We have the following spaces that allow family members and friends to participate while still giving baby and parents the time and privacy they need to bond as well:
The quiet room in The Mother Baby Center is a special, private space where families can gather for cultural celebrations, reflection and honor ceremonies. The quiet room is located on the first floor.
An interfaith chapel is located on the fourth floor at United Hospital and is always open for prayer and meditation. Chaplains are also available to support the special spiritual needs of patients and families.
With a natural canopy formed by an ash tree and paths lined with flowers, shrubs and trees of various colors and fragrances, the Goff and Boysen Memorial and Honoring Garden at United Hospital offers a quiet place for meditation, reflection and remembrance.
Should you choose to bring a patient a gift, the following gift shop is on site at The Mother Baby Center:
The Gift Shop, located in United’s main lobby, is unlike any hospital gift shop you have ever seen. Patients, visitors, and hospital staff are surprised with unusual gifts, fabulous books, fun toys, non-traditional holiday items, and the most current trends in seasonal decorating. We also carry the usual items such as flowers, balloons, candy, cards, magazines, and toiletries. All proceeds benefit United Hospital.
Gift Shop hours:
For phone orders or other information, call 612-241-8186 or email [email protected]. We also have an online gift shop for your convenience.
To protect your privacy, please do not email us your credit card information.
What’s for dinner? When your visitors pose this question, you can point them to a variety of dining options. AMEX, Discover, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted at all locations; no checks.
Located on the first floor of United adjacent to the Gift Shop and main lobby, the Breakaway Café is a full-service café with many options, including sauté skillet meals, freshly made pizza, made-to-order hot sandwiches, a full salad bar, entrée service line, and grill break.
Breakaway Café hours:
Monday-Friday:
Saturday and Sunday:
The Euro Deli is located in the cafeteria and offers deli-style sandwiches, salads, specials coffees, lattes, and smoothies.
The Euro Deli hours:
At Your Request dining service is similar to hotel-style room service—patients order what they want to eat when they want it. Hospital guests can also enjoy At Your Request dining. Please refer to the menu in your room for meal prices.
At Your Request hours:
Room service operators are available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day.
Patients can reach an At Your Request dining operator by calling 651-241-6368 (1-6368).
Located adjacent to the Children’s Minnesota emergency department, the Children’s Minnesota Café offers a variety of meals and snack items. To see this week’s full menu, visit the Children’s Minnesota website.
The Children’s Minnesota Café hours:
Monday-Friday
Vending machines are available in both cafeterias and on the first floor of the Garden View Medical Building.
The Mother Baby Center was built to accommodate mom and babies, and members of your family who want to share in your special journey. If your family needs more space, lodging is available nearby.
A unique service for visitors and families, United Hospital offers the Lipschultz Guest Rooms at the Holiday Inn to accommodate patient family needs. For family and friends who need the convenience of overnight accommodations close to United Hospital, the Lipschultz Guest Rooms at the Holiday Inn offers rooms at a discounted rate along with a free shuttle service between the hospital and the hotel.
Guests who wish to secure a reservation at the Lipschultz Guest Rooms at the Holiday Inn should contact Guest Services at 651-241-4600.