LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – (News release from Covenant Children’s)
Covenant Children’s is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by State by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious designation highlights Covenant Children’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for mothers and babies during childbirth.
Covenant Children’s stood out for:
Birthing-Friendly designation, meeting federal criteria, participating in quality improvement collaboratives and implementing patient safety practices to improve maternal outcomes.Strong breastfeeding support, with 61.8% of babies exclusively breastfed or fed breast milk during their hospital stay.Access to NICU and lactation consultants, ensuring comprehensive support for mothers and newborns.
Each year, U.S. News evaluates hospitals nationwide to help expecting parents make informed decisions about where to deliver their baby. Rankings are based on key measures such as C-section rates, newborn severe complication rates, routine vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, episiotomy rates, breastfeeding support, and whether a hospital meets federal criteria for birthing-friendly practices. In 2026, 495 top hospitals across the country have earned the “High Performing” rating for maternity care.
“At Covenant Children’s, we strive to provide the safest, most compassionate care for every family,” said Shannon Bates, chief nursing officer. “This recognition affirms our team’s dedication to best practices and personalized support throughout the childbirth experience.”
To learn more about maternity services at Covenant Children’s, visit covenanthealth.org.
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