CINCINNATI (WKRC) – U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rating, highlighting hospitals that excel in providing delivery services. Only half of the hospitals rated received a “best” rating.
Five Cincinnati hospitals made the list.
“With a record number of hospitals rated, U.S. News’ 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rating is the best ever for expectant parents,” said Dr. Jennifer Winston, health data scientist at U.S. News. It is a comprehensive resource.”
“These high-performing hospitals provide exceptional care to expectant parents, have significantly lower C-section rates, and lower rates of severe neonatal neonatal births compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News. It has been proven that there are no undesirable complications.
The evaluation, which began in 2021, is based on data submitted by hospitals. 817 hospitals participated in the 2025 edition, a record high. This assessment aims to help expectant parents make informed decisions about obstetric care for an uncomplicated birth.
The following 10 metropolitan areas have the most hospitals for obstetric care in the United States. Listed alphabetically.
Chicago Dallas – Fort Worth Denver Detroit Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Riverside – San Bernardino San Francisco Seattle
Parents-to-be can decide where to give birth by researching local hospital performance metrics and birth-related programs, services and supports at health.usnews.com.
