Labor and delivery in Valparaiso, IN
Northwest Health - Porter is the hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana that delivers babies. Together it handled 995 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 23%, against 26% across Indiana and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Northwest Health - Porter
85 East US Hwy 6
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 23%995 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Inc. | Hobart | 11 | 23% | 672 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Michigan City | Michigan City | 14 | 26% | 344 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc. | Gary | 16 | 31% | 943 | Yes |
| Northwest Health-LA Porte | La Porte | 17 | 20% | 411 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | Crown Point | 19 | 28% | 1,384 | Yes |
| St Catherine Hospital Inc. | East Chicago | 21 | 16% | 245 | Yes |