In this episode of MaternalRx, Danielle Plummer interviews Dr. Jennifer Winston, a healthcare analyst who evaluated data from over 800 hospitals to identify the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. Learn about the metrics that distinguish top-performing hospitals, from fewer severe unexpected newborn complications and lower C-section rates to higher breastfeeding support, new data highlighting racial and ethnic equity in maternity care and much else!

Best Hospitals for Maternity Care:

Access Hospitals:

Maternity Care Equity:

Dr. Winston also discusses how parents can use this information to choose the best hospital for their needs, why community representation matters in healthcare, and how hospitals can participate in future evaluations.

Introduction and disclaimers.

Dr. Jennifer Winston’s biography.

How U.S. News determines the “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.”

Advice for expectant parents using hospital ratings for hospital decisions.

Defining access hospitals and their role in equity.

What’s new in the 2025 study results?

Community pride in recognized hospitals.

Importance of patient population data reflecting the community.

Maternity care access hospital results.

How hospitals can participate in future studies.

Becoming a data health scientist.

Resources:

U.S. News & World Report: 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

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Connect with Danielle:

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