Seven of Novant Health’s hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing hospitals for maternity care, making the health system’s maternity care the most awarded in North Carolina.
Novant Health’s recognized hospitals include Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care selection methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submit detailed data to the publication for analysis. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care assists expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meet their family’s needs.
“We provide specialized care for women and children at every stage of life, but our three tiered strategy to elevate maternal and infant health created tangible pillars to define that commitment. We’re thrilled to have Novant Health be the most awarded in the state for the second consecutive year,” said Dr. Lewis Lipscomb, system physician executive for Novant Health Women’s & Children's Institute. “We are building a healthier future for our communities, and that requires providing remarkable beginnings to our smallest patients. From pregnancy to birth, our care teams within clinics and hospitals are united to provide individualized, safe and quality care that benefits both mom and baby.”
U.S. News evaluated 817 hospitals from across the United States. Only half of all hospitals evaluated for U.S. News’ 2025 ratings edition have been recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
“The hospitals recognized by U.S. News as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care showcase exceptional care for expectant parents,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals demonstrate significantly lower C-section rates and severe unexpected newborn complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.”
The Novant Health Women’s & Children’s Institute is committed to partnering with each patient to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. This includes providing comprehensive specialized care teams including specialty-trained obstetricians, gynecologists, genetic counselors, dietitians, high-risk pregnancy specialists, pediatricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, breastfeeding specialists, respiratory therapists and nurse-midwives. Each Novant Health facility also provides the latest in advanced technology, clinical expertise and treatment options for both mom and baby.
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