UMass Memorial Medical Center has been named one of America's Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek, earning the top five-ribbon rating for the third year in a row. The list names the top 404 leading hospitals for maternity care in the U.S. divided into two performance categories: five-ribbon hospitals (168 institutions) and four-ribbon hospitals (236 institutions).

This distinction recognizes UMass Memorial as a proven leader in providing the highest level of care for all birthing people and their babies. The Best Maternity Hospitals list serves to help expecting parents with decision-making when selecting a doctor, developing a birth plan, choosing a maternity hospital and more.

Newsweek and Statista R used three data sources for the evaluation: a nationwide online survey in which hospital managers and maternity health care professionals were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals; medical key performance indicator data relevant to maternity care (e.g., infection prevention and cesarean birth rates); and patient satisfaction data (e.g., staff responsiveness and communication).

"We are incredibly honored to be recognized among America's Best Maternity Hospitals,” said Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, Chair and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “This award is a testament to our team's dedication and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to families during one of life's most transformative moments." 

UMass Memorial Medical Center is one of eight Massachusetts hospitals to earn five-ribbon recognition. Learn more.