Labor and delivery in Ames, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center is the hospital in Ames, Iowa that delivers babies. Together it handled 1,485 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 16%, against 24% across Iowa and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Avenue
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 16%1,485 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County Hospital | Boone | 14 | 22% | 140 | Yes |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | Des Moines | 29 | 36% | 494 | Yes |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 30 | 29% | 1,952 | Yes |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist | Des Moines | 31 | 25% | 5,083 | Yes |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | 44 | 24% | 477 | Yes |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion | Clarion | 48 | 33% | 699 | Yes |