Labor and delivery in Opelousas, LA
Opelousas General Health System is the hospital in Opelousas, Louisiana that delivers babies. Together it handled 707 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 24%, against 28% across Louisiana and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Opelousas General Health System
539 East Prudhomme Street
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 24%707 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | Ville Platte | 15 | – | – | Yes |
| Acadian Medical Center | Eunice | 19 | 18% | 480 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 24 | 33% | 3,382 | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. | Lafayette | 27 | 28% | 2,198 | Yes |
| Abbeville General Hospital | Abbeville | 39 | 32% | 276 | Yes |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | Jennings | 41 | 32% | 495 | Yes |
More labor and delivery in St. Landry Parish
- Acadian Medical Center (Eunice)