Labor and delivery in Salem, MA
North Shore Medical Center is the hospital in Salem, Massachusetts that delivers babies. Together it handled 1,380 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 31%, against 28% across Massachusetts and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
North Shore Medical Center
81 Highland Avenue
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 31%1,380 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Beverly | 4.0 | 27% | 1,973 | Yes |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | Melrose | 8.6 | 32% | 854 | Yes |
| Winchester Hospital | Winchester | 11 | 24% | 2,481 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 13 | 30% | 3,386 | Yes |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston | 14 | 29% | 1,389 | Yes |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge | 14 | 26% | 1,237 | Yes |
More labor and delivery in Essex County
- Northeast Hospital Corporation (Beverly)
- Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital (Lawrence)
- Holy Family Hospital (Methuen)
- Anna Jaques Hospital (Newburyport)