Acute Care

Hiram W Davis Medical Center

πŸ“ P O Box 4030, Petersburg, VA 23803 Β· (804) 524-7112

At a Glance

βœ— No
CMS Birthing Friendly
N/A
CMS Overall Rating
Petersburg City County
County
Government - State
Ownership

About CMS Birthing Friendly Status

Hiram W Davis Medical Center has not yet earned the CMS Birthing Friendly Designation. This means the hospital has not reported participation in a national perinatal quality improvement collaborative as required by CMS.

What to ask: Call this hospital and ask whether they participate in a perinatal quality improvement collaborative and what safety bundles they have implemented for labor and delivery.

Learn more about the Birthing Friendly Designation β†’

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Hiram W Davis Medical Center is located in Petersburg, Virginia. Call (804) 524-7112 for information about labor and delivery services.

Questions to Ask This Hospital

  • Do you have an on-site OB or is it on-call coverage?
  • What is your primary C-section rate for low-risk first-time mothers (NTSV rate)?
  • Do you support VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)?
  • What is your NICU level? Can you care for a premature baby on-site?
  • Do you allow a doula in the delivery room?
  • What is your epidural availability? Is anesthesia in-house 24/7?
  • Are you Baby-Friendly certified (skin-to-skin, breastfeeding support)?
  • What is your water birth or birthing tub policy?

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