Labor and delivery in Essex County, NJ
5 hospitals in Essex County, New Jersey deliver babies, with 12,529 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 20% to 31%, against 26% across New Jersey.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Essex County
| Hospital | City | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston | 30% | 5,750 | Yes |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark | 23% | 2,609 | Yes |
| The University Hospital | Newark | 20% | 1,436 | Yes |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical | Montclair | 28% | 1,377 | Yes |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville | 31% | 1,357 | Yes |
Hospitals in Essex County without labor and delivery
- Carewell Health Medical Center, East Orange — (973) 672-8400
- Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark — (973) 877-5350
Cities in Essex County with labor and delivery
- Belleville (1 hospital)
- Livingston (1 hospital)
- Montclair (1 hospital)
- Newark (2 hospitals)