Labor and delivery in Pierre, SD
Avera St Mary's Hospital is the hospital in Pierre, South Dakota that delivers babies. Together it handled 434 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 15%, against 19% across South Dakota and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Avera St Mary's Hospital
801 E Sioux
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 15%434 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain | 63 | – | 41 | – |
| Mobridge Regional Hospital - CAH | Mobridge | 68 | – | 62 | – |
| Cherry County Hospital | Valentine | 103 | – | – | Yes |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | Huron | 106 | 15% | 233 | – |
| Avera St Lukes | Aberdeen | 119 | 26% | 351 | Yes |
| Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen | Aberdeen | 120 | 34% | 253 | Yes |