Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego | Hospital Safety Data

Maternal Safety Score

Concern

1.2 / 10

Has significant areas of concern on key safety measures.

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 not 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 not confirmed — hospital did not appear to submit the full Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

⚠One of San Diego's oldest and largest hospitals; major obstetric unit serving central San Diego.

⚠NTSV c-section rate not publicly available; CA state average is 24.2%.

⚠Part of Scripps Health, San Diego's largest not-for-profit health system.

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