Labor and delivery in Santa Cruz, CA
Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz deliver babies in Santa Cruz, California. Together they handled 1,435 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 18% to 20%, against 25% across California.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Santa Cruz
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | 20% | 774 | Yes |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz | 18% | 661 | Yes |
Dominican Hospital
1555 Soquel Drive
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 20%774 deliveries in 2025
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
2900 Chanticleer Avenue
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 18%661 deliveries in 2025
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