Packard Children's has once again been recognized as high performing in maternity care by 'U.S. News & World Report'

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Earns Top Honors in Maternity Care for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dec. 10, 2024

US News - High Performing Children's Hospital MaternityPALO ALTO, Calif.—For the fourth consecutive year, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, the cornerstone of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, dedicated to expectant mothers and children, has achieved the prestigious “High Performing” designation for maternity care from U.S. News & World Report. This accolade is awarded to fewer than half of the hospitals evaluated, recognizing only those with the highest standards in uncomplicated pregnancy care.

This ranking underscores the exceptional services provided by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, which excels in labor and delivery care for pregnancies. U.S. News evaluates hospitals based on cesarean section rates, rates of early elective delivery, complication rates among newborns, breastfeeding support, and the availability of vaginal births after cesarean.

“Being recognized again for our outstanding maternity care highlights the dedication and expertise of our entire team at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford,” said Yasser El-Sayed, MD, division chief of maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics at Stanford Medicine and Ford Family Endowed obstetrician-in-chief at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. “We are deeply committed to providing exemplary obstetric care to expectant mothers and supporting our community each and every day.”

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Rankings

The U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity rankings assess ratings for maternity and perinatal care, comparing over 800 U.S. hospitals that participated in an early-2023 survey. Fewer than half achieved the “High Performing” status. The ranking methodology considers multiple quality measures, including patient outcomes such as mortality and infection rates, available clinical resources, and adherence to best practices. These rankings serve as a vital resource for parents-to-be, helping them evaluate key safety measures, services, amenities, and the availability of childbirth classes.

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has also been ranked once again by U.S. News as a Top Children’s Hospital in the Nation and remains steadfast in its mission to deliver premier maternity care for expectant mothers and children. This recognition reinforces our unwavering commitment to excellence and the health and well-being of our community.

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Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area’s largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers. Our network of care includes more than 65 locations across Northern California and more than 85 locations in the U.S. Western region. Along with Stanford Health Care and the Stanford School of Medicine, we are part of Stanford Medicine, an ecosystem harnessing the potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care to improve health outcomes around the world. We are a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the community through meaningful outreach programs and services and providing necessary medical care to families, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover more at stanfordchildrens.org.