Labor and delivery in Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley deliver babies in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Together they handled 3,074 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 27% to 30%, against 29% across Mississippi.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Hattiesburg
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | 27% | 2,495 | Yes |
| Merit Health Wesley | 30% | 579 | Yes |
Forrest General Hospital
6051 US Highway 49
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 27%2,495 deliveries in 2025
Merit Health Wesley
5001 W Hardy St
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 30%579 deliveries in 2025