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Northwest AR
The maternity care at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas is more than just the best locally – it’s among the best across the entire country.
Newsweek’s just-released annual list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals includes Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas and five other Mercy birth centers across three states.
“Caring for women and children has been part of Mercy’s mission since our founding,” said Whitney Tolbert, vice president of women and children’s services at Mercy. “From pregnancy through birth and beyond, we are committed to surrounding families with compassionate, high‑quality care that supports informed choices and excellent outcomes. Our goal is simple: healthy moms, healthy babies and families who feel supported every step of the way.”
Newsweek used three data points to compile its list of top maternity hospitals this year: hospital quality metrics, patient experience and reputation score
The data is pulled from public sources and recommendations from leading health care professionals in maternity care, including neonatal and perinatal physicians, nurses and midwives.
After crunching the numbers, four Mercy hospitals in Missouri made the list (Jefferson, Southeast, Springfield and St. Louis) as well as Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City.
Maternity Care with Mercy in Arkansas
More families are trusting Mercy with maternity care in Arkansas. The number of babies born at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas grew to 2,498 last year, an increase of 244 babies.
Each hospital features an obstetrics emergency department (OB/ED) available 24/7 to care for pregnant or postpartum women facing emergency situations such as abdominal pain or cramping, heavy bleeding, preterm labor and more. Mercy NWA launched its location in late 2025.
The record deliveries are also attributed to the personalized, family-centered care offered at Mercy Arkansas hospitals. In addition to delivering healthy babies, Mercy continues to offer:
- Private labor and delivery rooms, as well as mother-baby bonding rooms.
- Delivery and comfort options, including epidural anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
- Breastfeeding and lactation support, including breastfeeding classes.
- Level III neonatal intensive care units (NICU) designed to care for babies facing challenges, with a Ronald McDonald Family Room serving families at Mercy NWA.
- Downloadable guides focused on pregnancy, baby checklists, birth plans, parenting education and more.
Visit https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-birthplace-northwest-arkansas/ to learn more about Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas’ maternity care services.
