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Top 10 hospitals by labor and delivery beds
Labor and delivery units are a critical component of the healthcare system, representing both a fundamental point of care and a strategic area of investment. Using Definitive Healthcare’s HospitalView product, we created a list of the top 10 U.S. hospitals with the most labor and delivery beds. This data highlights facilities that are particularly equipped to handle high volumes of maternity care.
| Hospital name | Number of labor & delivery beds | Number of beds | State | Explore dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Penn Hospital | 68 | 255 | PA | Explore |
| Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center | 62 | 467 | SC | Explore |
| VCU Medical Center Main Hospital | 52 | 816 | VA | Explore |
| CaroMont Regional Medical Center | 52 | 424 | NC | Explore |
| Baptist Medical Center | 47 | 1,585 | TX | Explore |
| Mercy Medical Center | 45 | 113 | MD | Explore |
| Methodist Hospital | 40 | 811 | TX | Explore |
| Medical City Dallas | 38 | 781 | TX | Explore |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center | 36 | 388 | OR | Explore |
| UPMC Harrisburg | 35 | 530 | PA | Explore |
Fig. 1 Data is from Definitive Healthcare’s HospitalView product, based on the Medicare Cost Report release. Data accessed April 2025.
Which hospitals have the most labor and delivery beds?
West Penn Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, has the highest number of labor and delivery beds among the listed facilities, with 68 beds dedicated to maternity care. This highlights the hospital’s strong focus on pregnancy and newborn services, making it a leading provider of maternity care in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
As a major academic medical center, MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina offers comprehensive maternity care within a research and teaching environment. Its 62 labor and delivery beds make it the second-largest provider on our list, positioning the hospital as a key maternal health facility in the Southeast.
VCU Medical Center, a large urban teaching hospital, dedicates 52 of its 816 beds to labor and delivery, placing it third on our list. While these beds account for a smaller proportion of the overall capacity, the hospital’s significant resources and academic affiliation suggest a robust infrastructure capable of handling both high-volume and specialized maternity care.
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