Labor and delivery in Metairie, LA
East Jefferson General Hospital is the hospital in Metairie, Louisiana that delivers babies. Together it handled 2,570 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 24%, against 28% across Louisiana and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 24%2,570 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 4.2 | 28% | 4,170 | Yes |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner | 5.8 | 22% | 747 | Yes |
| Touro Infirmary | New Orleans | 8.1 | 28% | 1,980 | Yes |
| West Jefferson Medical Center | Marrero | 9.8 | 27% | 1,287 | Yes |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell | 31 | 23% | 1,075 | Yes |
| St James Parish Hospital | Lutcher | 31 | – | – | Yes |
More labor and delivery in Jefferson Parish
- Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner (Kenner)
- West Jefferson Medical Center (Marrero)
- Ochsner Medical Center Acute (New Orleans)