Labor and delivery in Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and Broadlawns Medical Center deliver babies in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they handled 7,529 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 25% to 36%, against 24% across Iowa.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Des Moines
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist | 25% | 5,083 | Yes |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 29% | 1,952 | Yes |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 36% | 494 | Yes |
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist
1200 Pleasant Street
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 25%5,083 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 29%1,952 deliveries in 2025
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 36%494 deliveries in 2025