MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Dec. 9, 2025) — The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to announce that its locations at United Hospital in St. Paul and Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids have been recognized among the 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. Both locations received the top rating of High Performing for their excellence in labor and delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies.
Additionally, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital was named a Maternity Care Access Hospital for providing quality maternity care to underserved communities.
“This honor reflects the unwavering commitment of our teams to provide not only the safest and highest-quality care, but also the compassion and support every family deserves,” said Indy Lane, MD, vice president, Women’s Health at Allina Health and leader of The Mother Baby Center. “Every birth is a profound moment. We consider it a privilege to walk alongside families during this life-changing experience.”
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The High Performing designation is the highest award a hospital can earn from U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings for hospitals providing maternity care. To receive the High Performing designation, The Mother Baby Centers in St. Paul and Coon Rapids were evaluated on several measures such as:
- C-section delivery rates.
- Severe unexpected newborn complications rates.
- Implementation of best practices to support breast milk feeding.
- Reporting outcomes for patients of different races and ethnicities.
U.S. News and World Report’s annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. Nearly 900 hospitals participated in the survey.
About Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A nonprofit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, and many specialty care centers and specialty medical services, home care, and emergency medical transportation services. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota offers more than 60 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, multiple specialty centers and clinics throughout the metro area. The Kid Experts® at Children’s Minnesota are chosen by more families than any other pediatric health system in the region.
Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
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