What It Means for Moms: DeTar Hospital North Achieves Better-Than-National Birth Outcomes in 2025
2/16/2026
For expectant mothers, one of the most important questions is simple: Will my birth be safe — and will my preferences be respected?
At DeTar Hospital North, the answer is backed by measurable results.
During the 2025 calendar year, the hospital’s labor and delivery team achieved a 23.4% NTSV cesarean rate — outperforming both the national average of 25.3% and the Healthy People 2030 goal of 23.6%. The measure focuses on low-risk, first-time pregnancies and is widely recognized as one of the clearest indicators of quality maternity care.
Lower rates mean fewer unnecessary surgeries, shorter recovery times for mothers, and fewer complications for both mom and baby — while still ensuring cesarean delivery is performed immediately when medically needed.
“Every mother comes to us with a vision for her delivery experience,” said Dr. Maria Torres, maternal medical director at DeTar Healthcare System. “Our responsibility is to protect both safety and dignity. Achieving outcomes better than the national benchmark shows we are carefully balancing medical judgment with each patient’s birth plan.”
The results follow a year-long clinical review project led by Women and Children’s Center director Mary Claire Bradshaw, R.N., and labor and delivery nurse Erica Rangnow, R.N., who evaluated every cesarean performed in the low-risk population to ensure adherence to evidence-based care.
“For families, this translates to confidence,” said Bradshaw. “It means we are avoiding unnecessary interventions while still acting quickly when they are truly needed. Our nurses and physicians work side-by-side so mothers can have safe deliveries and positive birth experiences.”
National organizations closely monitor this metric because it reflects communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making in real time during labor.
The achievement places DeTar Hospital North among top-performing maternity programs and reinforces its commitment to individualized birth plans, movement-friendly labor support, and patient-centered care.
“Families should know they can receive exceptional maternity care close to home,” Torres said. “These outcomes show mothers delivering at DeTar Hospital North are receiving care that meets — and exceeds — national standards.”
DeTar Healthcare System continues to prioritize safe births, supportive labor practices, and compassionate care for growing families across the Crossroads.
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