Labor and delivery in Franklin, LA
Bayou Bend Health System is the hospital in Franklin, Louisiana that delivers babies. Together it handled 145 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 43%, against 28% across Louisiana and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Bayou Bend Health System
1097 Northwest Blvd
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 43%145 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Medical Center | New Iberia | 20 | 28% | 258 | Yes |
| Abbeville General Hospital | Abbeville | 37 | 32% | 276 | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. | Lafayette | 39 | 28% | 2,198 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 40 | 33% | 3,382 | Yes |
| Thibodaux Regional Medical Center | Thibodaux | 43 | 27% | 783 | Yes |
| The Spine Hospital of Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 46 | – | – | No |