Labor and delivery in Sheldon, IA
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center is the hospital in Sheldon, Iowa that delivers babies. Together it handled 120 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 8%, against 24% across Iowa and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
118 North Seventh Avenue, Po Box 250
First-birth C-section rate 8%120 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange City Area Health System | Orange City | 15 | 45% | 227 | – |
| Sioux Center Health | Sioux Center | 17 | 17% | 249 | Yes |
| Floyd Valley Healthcare | Le Mars | 30 | 25% | 110 | Yes |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington | 33 | 21% | 331 | Yes |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | Cherokee | 33 | – | 81 | Yes |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | 36 | 19% | 199 | Yes |