Hoag Health Network · Newport Beach, CA
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
1 Hoag Drive · Newport Beach, CA · 4,500 births/year
Safety Rating: A
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Maternal Safety Score
Fair
4.1 / 10
Meets some safety standards but has areas of concern.
| Category | Max Points | Score |
|---|
| C-section rate | 4.0 | 0.5 |
| Safety rating | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Transparency | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Services | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Episiotomy rate | 0.8 | 0.2 |
The safety standard for C-sections is 23.6% or lower. The safety standard for episiotomies is 5% or lower.
C-Section Rate
Not disclosed
This hospital has not shared this information
Safety standard: 23.6% · National avg: 25.3%
Episiotomy Rate
Not disclosed
This hospital has not shared this information
Safety standard: 5% · National avg: 3.4%
These rates are for first-time mothers with a single baby, full-term, head-down. This is the most common low-risk birth situation.
Services & Patient Support
✓VBAC available
✗No midwives on staff
✗Doulas not permitted
✓Breastfeeding support, in-hospital and after discharge
✗No policy to limit early induced births
✓NICU on site
What to Know Before You Choose
⚠Leapfrog Safety Grade A (Spring 2026) — top safety rating.
⚠One of the highest-volume birth hospitals in Orange County (~4,500 births/year).
⚠NTSV c-section rate not publicly available; CA state average is 24.2%.
⚠Nationally recognized for women's health and maternity services.
⚠Level III NICU.
We hold space for every mother who died giving life. If you know of a maternal death at this hospital, you can submit a report below.
Where this data comes from
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Spring 2026
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