Best Hospitals to Give Birth in District of Columbia (2026)
Compare 6 hospitals in District of Columbia by CMS quality rating and Birthing Friendly designation status. Find the safest place to deliver your baby.
6Hospitals
5Birthing Friendly
83%Certified Rate
Top Birthing Friendly Hospitals in District of Columbia
Hospitals below have earned the CMS Birthing Friendly Designation and are sorted by CMS overall quality rating.
✓ Birthing Friendly
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
📍 Washington, DC
✓ Birthing Friendly
Sibley Memorial Hospital
📍 Washington, DC
✓ Birthing Friendly
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
📍 Washington, DC
✓ Birthing Friendly
George Washington Univ Hospital
📍 Washington, DC
✓ Birthing Friendly
Howard University Hospital Corp
📍 Washington, DC
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Find Birthing-Friendly Hospitals Near You
Search 4,400+ hospitals ranked by CMS quality data. Filter to see which hospitals have earned the federal Birthing Friendly Designation.
What is a Birthing Friendly hospital? It's a federal quality designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), awarded to hospitals that follow evidence-based maternity care practices and participate in national safety quality programs.
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Data source: CMS Hospital Compare — updated quarterly. 2026.
Maternity Care in District of Columbia
Birthing Friendly Certification Rate
83%
of District of Columbia hospitals have earned the CMS Birthing Friendly designation, compared to a national average of ~50%.
What to Know
When choosing a hospital in District of Columbia, prioritize hospitals with the Birthing Friendly designation, a 4-5 star CMS rating, and an on-site OB 24/7. Call ahead to ask about C-section rates and VBAC policies.
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