Take a Tour of WCH's OB & mPINC award

Wood County Hospital has ranked among the top hospitals in the nation in the 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey—conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This survey assesses hospitals nationwide on their newborn feeding practices and maternity care to support breastfeeding—and we’re proud to share that we achieved an impressive score of 82, surpassing both national and regional averages.

So, what does this mean? It means Wood County Hospital is dedicated to providing:

100% adherence to immediate postpartum care standards, such as skin-to-skin contact and continuous monitoring.
High scores in breastfeeding education, with all breastfeeding mothers receiving hands-on guidance.
Strong emphasis on rooming-in, ensuring over 90% of newborns remain with their mothers 24 hours a day.
Comprehensive discharge support, including scheduled follow-ups and access to lactation support.

This remarkable score showcases Wood County Hospital's dedication to delivering exceptional care for mothers and newborns while also highlighting the hospital's leadership in evidence-based maternity practices, making a meaningful impact on families throughout the community.

Take a Tour of Wood County Hospital's OB
When you choose Wood County Hospital's Family Birthing Center to welcome your baby, you choose a unique experience designed with families in mind. WCH allows mothers, fathers and babies to room together with private rooms equipped for laboring, delivery and post-delivery stay. A certified lactation consultant is available before and after delivery to help moms get started on their breastfeeding journey—completely free of charge. The advanced security system ensures the best possible safety measures are in place for both baby and parents, allowing the baby to be protected not only in their assigned room but throughout the whole department.

Additional highlights include:

In-office ultrasound and fetal monitoring
3D ultrasound
Personalized education and birth plans
Expert care for high-risk pregnancies in cooperation with maternal-fetal specialists

Most of all, the true differences lies in the incredible staff, who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care for every family.

"2 out of my 4 kids have been born here, and this has been by far my husband's and my best experiences! Our nurses were amazing, and my doctor is one of the best! So grateful for my awesome care team!" - E Havice

"I gave birth to my second baby a couple of weeks ago at Wood County Hospital. This was my first birth experience there... From the time I entered my labor/delivery room to the time I left, I received the very best care! My nurses, doctors and lactation consultant were all very compassionate and encouraging to me. I appreciated how they told me what I needed to do during delivery while also asking me my preferences. My postpartum care was also wonderful. I appreciated that I was brought meals automatically(when I forgot to order a couple of them), that they were flexible with family coming to visit and that I had extra help with my baby (but never felt like my sleep was being constantly interrupted). I could say so much more about my experience, but I’ll leave it at this!" - Maddison N