Labor and delivery in Fort Smith, AR
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Baptist Health - Fort Smith deliver babies in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Together they handled 3,340 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 22% to 31%, against 26% across Arkansas.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Fort Smith
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 31% | 2,916 | Yes |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 22% | 424 | Yes |
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
7301 Rogers Ave
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 31%2,916 deliveries in 2025
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
1001 Towson Avenue
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 22%424 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications