Southern NH Medical Center Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026

Newsweek Ranking Recognizes Exceptional Care with Five out of Five Ribbons

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, a global data and analytics firm.

The selection points to Southern New Hampshire Health’s coordinated, patient‑centered, innovative approach to care that supports families in our community. To be chosen, a rigorous evaluation of the health system was completed that showed excellence in maternity care, including prenatal support, labor and delivery services, and postpartum care.

“We are proud to be recognized for excellence in maternity care,” said Dr. Salvatore Vella, Jr., SVP & Chief Medical Officer of Foundation Medical Partners. “Southern NH Health takes pride in caring for our neighbors from the day they’re born through every phase of their life.”

Newsweek’s selection criteria include these pillars which exemplify Southern NH Medical Center’s dedication to expert care:

·         Hospital quality metrics: Focused on relevant maternity care indicators from multiple sources

·         Patient experience: Gathered from public hospital survey data

·         Reputation Score: Healthcare professionals were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals  

Being part of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals list highlights Southern NH Medical Center’s commitment to providing high‑quality, comprehensive care to those in the greater Nashua region. This is especially important, since more than a third of U.S. counties are now considered maternity care deserts.

Dr. Kellie Motschmann, OB/GYN Department Chair at Southern NH Medical Center, adds that “Starting with a strong foundation sets up each member of our community to thrive. By delivering expert and compassionate maternity care, we help those around us create healthy building blocks for the future.”

For more information about The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, where close to a thousand babies were born last year, click here