Before long, she gave up and switched to formula.
“I felt alone,” she said.
But when you receive care at Kaiser Permanente, you’re not alone. We have some of the nation’s top maternity hospitals, so you have a team by your side — supporting your care and listening to your needs.
Support every step of the way
The personalized, compassionate care parents and babies get — before, during, and after birth — is why many of our hospitals appear on “best” lists every year. For example:
These honors recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional care for parents and babies during the entire maternity journey, including during those critical weeks right after birth.
To create these lists, analysts consistently look at:
- Unexpected newborn complication rates
- Exclusive breast milk feeding rates
- Cesarean section rates in lower-risk pregnancies
- Patient satisfaction
“We’re proud to be recognized for providing comprehensive, patient-centered maternity care,” saidKari Carlson, MD, national clinical lead for obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente. “Our team of doctors, midwives, nurses, specialists, and other health care professionals are experienced in customizing our high-quality pregnancy care to your unique needs.”
Learn more aboutmaternity care at Kaiser Permanente.

