Ochsner St. Anne gets good grade for obstetrics

 U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Ochsner St. Anne Hospital a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care.
This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study for treating lower risk pregnancies. Ochsner Health is the only health system in Louisiana to have two hospitals receive this award; Ochsner Medical Center — Kenner was also honored.  
Ochsner Health, which operates Ochsner St. Mary under lease with Hospital Service District No. 2, consolidated Bayou Region labor and delivery services at its St. Anne facility as it ended nonemergency obstetrics care at the Morgan City hospital in April 2023.
"We are incredibly proud of the women›s services teams at Ochsner St. Anne and OMC- Kenner. Their dedication to the safety and welfare of both delivering mothers and newborn babies is reflected in this respected designation,"said Joseph Biggio, MD, MS, system chair of women’s services, Ochsner Health “Our teams consistently demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional care, ensuring that every family feels supported and secure during one of life›s most important moments.” 
Ochsner St. Anne earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care for uncomplicated pregnancies as measured by factors such as: 
•C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies 
•Severe unexpected newborn complication rates 
•Exclusive breast milk feeding rates 
•Birthing-friendly practices "We are honored by this recognition from U.S. News & World Report, which illustrates the dedication and expertise of our outstanding women’s services teams at Ochsner St. Anne,» said Fernis LeBlanc, CEO, Ochsner Bayou Region.
"From prenatal care to delivery and the important postpartum period, we provide exceptional, high-quality care to mothers and their babies. Our local community can be assured that when they choose Ochsner St. Anne for the milestone of adding a new family member, nationally recognized care will be delivered and patient safety and satisfaction is prioritized."
U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submit detailed data to the publication for analysis.  
“OMC - Kenner and Ochsner St. Anne’s recognition underscores the unwavering commitment to providing families with the highest level of care during such a special time in their lives,” said Robert Hart, MD, chief physician executive, Ochsner Health. “From evidence-based practices to a compassionate approach, every member of these teams is dedicated to ensuring that mothers and their babies receive exceptional, personalized care that prioritizes safety, comfort, and well-being.” 
For the 2026 edition, approximately 900 hospitals nationwide submitted maternity data for evaluation. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings are intended to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meet their family’s needs.  
"Hospitals designated as a U.S. News Best Hospital for Maternity Care are national leaders. This recognition means they are consistently hitting crucial patient safety benchmarks compared to other hospitals,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “It›s a clear signal to expectant parents about where the highest standards of care are being practiced – when parents see this designation, they can be assured they are choosing a hospital dedicated to exceptional, evidence-based maternity care.” 
For more information about Ochsner Health and its women’s services, please visit ochsner.org/womens. Resources for both expecting and new parents are available at ochsner.org/newmom. To learn more about maternity care at Ochsner St. Anne and to schedule an appointment, visit ochsner.org/stanne.