Cayuga Medical Center Earns Positive Reviews From US New and World Report For Maternity Services

The Cayuga Medical Center has earned positive reviews from US News and World Report of the hospital’s maternity services and has been named as a “Birthing Friendly” hospital. Cayuga Medical Center was commended in several areas for quality and patient safety, Centralus Health said. Cayuga Medical Center is a member of Centralus Health.

Those areas included: 23.5% to 27% of first-time, low-risk pregnancies were delivered by Cesarean section (C-section). Cayuga Health noted C-sections are sometimes necessary, but the goal is to avoid a surgical procedure during childbirth.

Newborn complications are rare at Cayuga Medical Center, with more than 90% of babies exclusively breastfed or fed breastmilk during their hospital stay. Vaginal birth after cesarean Section, (VBAC), are offered at Cayuga, and support for this birthing option is higher than the state average. Lastly, the hospital meets the criteria to be recognized as a Birthing Friendly Hospital because of participation in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

“Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Birthing Friendly hospital is a meaningful affirmation of our commitment to safe, evidence-based, and compassionate maternity care,” said Christina Vann, Manager of Maternal Child Health. “Our team works hard every day to ensure that families feel supported, informed, and cared for during one of life’s most important moments.”

Cayuga Medical Center delivers over 700 babies each year.