Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital recognized as a top hospital for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report
For a second consecutive year, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is ranked among the best hospitals in Virginia for maternity care in the “uncomplicated pregnancy” category.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital (SMJH) in Charlottesville, VA. is proud to announce its recognition as a High Performing Best Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
This recognition highlights SMJH’s persistent dedication to providing exceptional maternity care services. The care team, coupled with the state-of-the-art facilities in the SMJH Family Birthing Center, has positioned SMJH as a leading institution in maternal healthcare.
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, announces the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care evaluation to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their doctors, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care.
SMJH earned its High Performing designation based on a series of objective measures, including its support of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), commitment to minimizing Early Elective Delivery, excellence at minimizing avoidable C-sections, and high Breast Milk Feeding rates.
Jennifer Wray, MSN, RN, NE-BC, clinical nurse manager of the SMJH Family Birthing Center, expressed her thoughts on this achievement, "Receiving recognition from US News & World Report is a testament to the passion and hard work of our entire team. We strive to create a nurturing environment that prioritizes the safety and well-being of our maternity patients and their newborns. This award underscores our commitment to excellence and the high standards we uphold in maternity care."
This acknowledgment reinforces Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital's position as a trusted healthcare provider in the community and affirms our ongoing dedication to delivering outstanding maternity care services.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
For more information, visit Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
For additional information on maternity care and the SMJH Family Birthplace, visit https://www.sentara.com/hospitalslocations/martha-jefferson-hospital/medical-services/family-birthing-center