CANANDAIGUA – The Birthing Center at UR Medicine Thompson Hospital was recently recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural edition of Best Hospitals for Maternity.
According to U.S. News & World Report, “The Best Hospitals for Maternity evaluation looks at hospital data relating to only uncomplicated pregnancies – not high-risk pregnancies – and at five different factors: scheduled early deliveries, C-section rates in low-risk women, newborn complications, rate of exclusive breast milk feeding and option for vaginal births after cesarean. Unique to U.S. News, participating hospital profiles also include a variety of relevant information on services and amenities, like private rooms, valet parking and availability of child birthing classes.”
Out of 2,700 hospitals nationwide that offer maternity services, U.S. News & World Report identified 237 for this distinction. For a full listing, visit 2021-22 Best Hospitals for Maternity.
More than 700 babies were delivered at Thompson in 2020. Its Birthing Center is also recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.