The birthing-friendly designation marks hospitals that have attested to taking part in a maternity care quality improvement program and to implementing recommended patient safety practices. It reflects participation in those programs rather than a measured birth outcome, so treat it as one signal among several when choosing where to give birth.
Every birthing-friendly hospital in Rhode Island
| Newport HospitalNewport | 2 hr 54 min | 4 of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandProvidence | 4 hr 4 min | 4 of 5 |
| Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick | 4 hr 16 min | 3 of 5 |
| Landmark Medical CenterWoonsocket | 3 hr 38 min | 2 of 5 |
No hospital matches that filter.
Questions about birthing-friendly hospitals in Rhode Island
How many birthing-friendly hospitals are there in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 4 birthing-friendly hospitals in the CMS data published October 2026.
What is a birthing-friendly hospital?
The birthing-friendly designation marks hospitals that have attested to taking part in a maternity care quality improvement program and to implementing recommended patient safety practices. It reflects participation in those programs rather than a measured birth outcome, so treat it as one signal among several when choosing where to give birth.
Designation published by CMS alongside the Hospital General Information dataset. Data published October 2026. About the data.