Two UNC Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Maternity Services

Two UNC Health Hospitals have been ranked among the best in the nation for their maternity services.

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh have both been rated “high performing” for maternity services by the U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report published its inaugural edition of the Best Hospitals for Maternity, which expands the U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, Tuesday. In order to be recognized, a hospital had to submit data from 2019 and its performance had to meet U.S. News’ maternity care standard.

The Best Hospitals for Maternity evaluation looked at hospital data relating only to uncomplicated pregnancies – not high-risk pregnancies. Five different factors were evaluated: scheduled early deliveries, C-section rates in low-risk women, newborn complications, rate of exclusive breast milk feeding, and option for vaginal births after cesarean.

“Hospitals that performed well had fewer newborn complications, fewer early deliveries and fewer C-sections compared to other hospitals across the nation,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News & World Report. “Out of 2,700 hospitals nationwide that offer maternity services, we identified 237 that earned recognition among the Best Hospitals for Maternity.”

Participating hospital profiles also had to include a variety of relevant information on services and amenities, such as private rooms, valet parking and availability of child birthing classes.

Earlier this year, U.S. News said its goal in launching Best Hospitals for Maternity was to help expectant mothers and families make informed choices about hospitals where they might have a baby.

“Different women have different preferences and needs in childbirth,” said U.S. News, “so it’s important they make their decisions in consultation with a trusted medical professional.”

For the full list of recognized hospitals, click here.

Lead photo via UNC Rex/UNC Health.

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

‹

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

May is national Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Cystic fibrosis is a currently un-curable, life threatening, genetic disease that affects more than 30,000 people in the United States and 70,000 worldwide, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. What is it like to live with Cystic Fibrosis? A local woman who’s been living with CF disease for thirty-seven […]

Lifelong Tar Heel Dr. Cristy Page Selected as Next CEO of UNC Health

The University of North Carolina is turning to a familiar face to lead its health care system and School of Medicine at the flagship university. Dr. Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health on Thursday, as well as the dean of the UNC School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical […]

Trump Makes Unfounded Claims About Tylenol and Repeats Discredited Link Between Vaccines and Autism

President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven and in some cases discredited ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism.

Europe Launches a Drive To Attract Scientists and Researchers After Trump Freezes US Funding

The European Union launched a drive to attract American scientists and researchers to Europe with offers of grants and new policy plans.

UNC Health CEO, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wesley Burks Stepping Down in September

The UNC Health system announced Tuesday its CEO and the UNC School of Medicine's dean Dr. Wesley Burks will step down on Sept. 1.

AI Is Having Its Nobel Moment. Do Scientists Need the Tech Industry To Sustain It?

The tech industry has now made it easier for AI scientists to pursue their ideas even as it has challenged them with new ethical questions.

UNC Study: 'Habitual' Social Media Use Changes Kids' Brain Development

Do you remember the time before social media? For children and young adults, social media is a significant part of their lives — and we’re still learning how it’s affecting them.  A study conducted by UNC researchers found a habitual checking of social media can impact brain development in adolescents. 

UNC Cancer Hospital Renamed to Honor State Leader

Marc Basnight was North Carolina’s longest-serving legislative leader. After his death, state legislatures wanted to find a way to honor him.

Darwin in a Lab: Coral Evolution Tweaked for Global Warming

Written by CALEB JONES On a moonless summer night in Hawaii, krill, fish and crabs swirl through a beam of light as two researchers peer into the water above a vibrant reef. Minutes later, like clockwork, they see eggs and sperm from spawning coral drifting past their boat. They scoop up the fishy-smelling blobs and […]

Two UNC Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Maternity Services

Two UNC Health Hospitals have been ranked among the best in the nation for their maternity services. UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh have both been rated “high performing” for maternity services by the U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report published its inaugural edition of the Best Hospitals for Maternity, which […]

›