Labor and delivery in San Diego County, CA
10 hospitals in San Diego County, California deliver babies, with 32,998 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 17% to 28%, against 25% across California.
Hospitals that deliver babies in San Diego County
| Hospital | City | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego | 28% | 6,549 | Yes |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 22% | 5,406 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | San Diego | 27% | 3,593 | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla | La Jolla | 25% | 3,315 | Yes |
| Palomar Health Downtown Campus | Escondido | 17% | 3,135 | Yes |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center | Chula Vista | 28% | 2,853 | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego | 25% | 2,400 | Yes |
| Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa | 24% | 2,272 | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas | Encinitas | 20% | 1,881 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos | 24% | 1,594 | Yes |
Hospitals in San Diego County without labor and delivery
- Paradise Valley Hospital, National City — (619) 470-4321
- Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside — (760) 724-8411
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Coronado — (619) 435-6251
- Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla — (858) 554-3600
- Palomar Medical Center Poway, Poway — (858) 485-6511
Cities in San Diego County with labor and delivery
- Chula Vista (1 hospital)
- Encinitas (1 hospital)
- Escondido (1 hospital)
- La Jolla (1 hospital)
- La Mesa (1 hospital)
- San Diego (4 hospitals)
- San Marcos (1 hospital)