Which States Have the Most Outstanding Hospitals for Maternity Care?

MedPage Today December 10, 2024
Jennifer Henderson

— U.S. News & World Report looked at birthing-friendly practices, health equity, and more

Among the 414 facilities that earned top marks on the 2024 “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” list from U.S. News & World Report, 17 states had 10 or more high-performing hospitals.

California had the most, followed by New Jersey, and Texas. Rhode Island and South Dakota did not have any facilities evaluated; Delaware and Washington did not have any high-performing hospitals.

Overall, just half of the 817 facilities evaluated were designated as high-performing.

“With a record-breaking number of hospitals evaluated, U.S. News’ 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings represent the most comprehensive resource yet for expectant parents,” said Jennifer Winston, PhD, health data scientist at...

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