“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and clinical excellence of our Women’s Center staff,” said Liz Dabb, Director of the Women’s Center at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital. “Even with significant growth, our team remains focused on supporting safe, individualized birth experiences and walking alongside families during one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.”

In congruence with record volumes, the Women’s Center continued to deliver exceptional outcomes for moms and babies. In 2025, the hospital achieved a Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (NTSV) Cesarean Section rate of just 18 percent, well below the national average. This measure reflects the team’s strong commitment to supporting safe vaginal births for low-risk, first-time mothers- an approach shown to benefit both maternal and newborn health.

The Women’s Center also reported strong results for patients seeking vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). In 2025, the hospital achieved a 79 percent VBAC success rate, helping reduce the risks associated with multiple cesarean deliveries and supporting safer outcomes for future pregnancies when clinically appropriate.

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital offers families a comprehensive, patient-centered birthing experience, including individualized birthing suites, an on-site Level II newborn intensive care unit, and access to pediatric specialty care through SSM Health’s broader system of services.

“Our success is rooted in teamwork and trust,” Liz added. “We are incredibly proud of our Women’s Center team and grateful to the families who choose SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital to care for them and their growing families.”

Families planning a pregnancy or expecting a baby can learn more about maternity services at ssmhealth.com/maternity.