Labor and delivery in Essex County, MA
5 hospitals in Essex County, Massachusetts deliver babies, with 6,054 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 27% to 35%, against 28% across Massachusetts.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Essex County
| Hospital | City | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Beverly | 27% | 1,973 | Yes |
| North Shore Medical Center | Salem | 31% | 1,380 | Yes |
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital | Lawrence | 35% | 1,314 | Yes |
| Holy Family Hospital | Methuen | 29% | 788 | Yes |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | Newburyport | 33% | 599 | Yes |
Cities in Essex County with labor and delivery
- Beverly (1 hospital)
- Lawrence (1 hospital)
- Methuen (1 hospital)
- Newburyport (1 hospital)
- Salem (1 hospital)