Nationally recognized, high-quality maternity care
UCI Health — Orange is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report and is designated as a Birthing-Friendly Hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These recognitions reflect our commitment to safe, evidence-based maternity care and positive outcomes for mothers and babies.
Proven outcomes that support healthy births
Our maternity program has consistently achieved excellent outcomes, including:
- 22.1% low-risk cesarean rate, among the lowest in the region and below the national goal of 23.6%
- 24.4% vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rate, approximately twice the rate of many Orange County hospitals
- 0.2% episiotomy rate, significantly lower than historical regional averages
- Zero elective inductions before 39 weeks when not medically necessary
- 2025: Maternal Data Center (MDC) Superstar Award: Medium Birth Volume Hospitals (based on quality standards of California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative)
- Recognized as a Golden State Start program for a healthy postpartum. All maternity patients receive 400 diapers upon discharge to give you a strong start in parenthood.
- OB Anesthesia award
- Vizient Q&A ranking
- Leapfrog Birthing-Friendly
- AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators