Site that lists or ranks hospitals for their Birthing Programs?

One of the best ways to screen hospitals to see it they hold the same birthing principles as you is to ask if they are Mother Friendly. For a list of questions to ask click here:

http://www.motherfriendly.org/resources/10Q/

http://www.motherfriendly.org/MFCI/steps.html

which is provided by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services.

You can also ask (in person) to see their Informed Consent Statement which every hospital has per the federal government.

Birth blessings to you!

I'm not aware of any publications that contain this info, but you might just call the hospitals and ask about their maternity and NICU departments. Most hospitals allow you to visit and tour them, so you can get an idea of what you're in for. Personally I think it's a good idea to choose a hospital with at least a Level 3 NICU, just incase you need it. This should be very easy info to get over the phone or on the hospital's web site. Also, you can just ask around -- usually the best hospitals have the best reputations.

Good luck!

I found looking for at least a level 2 NICU was helpful a level 2 NICU does everything except surgeries and you still can get a high risk doctor (which is what I look for) but it also depends on how far you want to travel as I live between Rochester & Syracuse they are of equal distance for me I origanally picked a doctor that worked in Rochester but now switched because the doctor didn't really...well he worried me so I ended up picking a Doc in Syracuse and he specializes in high risk pregnancies and delivers at a level 2 NICU hospital which is what I wanted GOOD LUCK hope this helps you

Which state?

ETA ~ Need a state to get you a link.