Six Intermountain hospitals were recently included in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The following hospitals were considered high performing for patients with uncomplicated pregnancy:
- American Fork Hospital
- Cedar City Hospital
- McKay-Dee Hospital
- Intermountain Medical Center
- Orem Community Hospital
- St. George Regional Hospital
To receive this high-performing designation, each hospital voluntarily submitted data from 2019 and its performance had to meet U.S. News’ minimum maternity care composite score of 70 (out of a possible 100).
The Best Hospitals for Maternity Care evaluation looks at hospital data relating to only uncomplicated pregnancies, and considers five different factors, including scheduled early deliveries, C-sections 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 published online also include a variety of relevant information on services and amenities, like private rooms, valet parking, and availability of childbirth classes.