Labor and delivery in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital deliver babies in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Together they handled 2,345 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 30% to 32%, against 28% across Louisiana.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Lake Charles
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | 30% | 1,371 | Yes |
| Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital | 32% | 974 | Yes |
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 30%1,371 deliveries in 2025
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
4200 Nelson Road
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 32%974 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Hospitals in Lake Charles without labor and delivery
- Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital — (337) 436-2511
More labor and delivery in Calcasieu Parish
- West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (Sulphur)