Cox Health Springfield
Springfield
,
MO
Public and Published Information
Public data last checked on
May 28, 2026
Clinical rates
Cesarean rate
17.7%
Includes planned and unplanned C-sections. National average is ~32%.
Episiotomy rate
9.4%
Surgical cut during delivery. Lower rates reflect more current clinical practice.
Policies & support
Doula friendly
Yes
Whether the facility allows and supports doulas during labor and birth.
Baby-Friendly USA designation
No
A WHO/UNICEF-based certification recognizing hospitals that meet specific standards for lactation support.
A “No” does not necessarily mean poor care — only that the hospital does not hold this specific designation.
Racial disparity data available publicly
Yes
Whether the facility publicly shares data on racial disparities in maternity care outcomes.
Clinical capabilities
NICU level
Level III
Level III NICUs can care for infants born as early as 28 weeks and handle most complications without transfer.
Obstetric Care Level
Level IV (Regional Perinatal Health Care Centers)
A classification showing how equipped a hospital is to care for pregnant patients with higher-risk or more medically complex pregnancies.
Level IV hospitals offer the most specialized obstetric care for the most complex or critical maternal conditions.
Medical services
Epidural
Lactation consultant available
Operating room on-site
Delayed cord clamping standard practice
Immediate skin-to-skin after cesarean
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists available
Anesthesiologist on-site 24/7
TOLAC/VBAC supported
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
Partner sleep space
Baby rooms in
Private postpartum room
Location
Cox Health Springfield
3801 S National Ave
Springfield
,
MO
65807
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Public Data Sources
- https://www.coxhealth.com/services/womens-health/pregnancy/labor-delivery/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/our-locations/cox-medical-center-south/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/services/womens-health/pregnancy/labor-delivery/anesthesia/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/services/womens-health/pregnancy/breastfeeding/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/treatment/care-of-the-baby-in-the-delivery-room/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/services/womens-health/pregnancy/expectant-families/ob-er/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/careers/physician-opportunities/maternal-fetal-medicine-physician/
- https://www.coxhealth.com/childrens-hospital/
- https://neonatologysolutions.com/missouri-nicus/
- https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/for-parents/baby-friendly-facilities-by-state/
- https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/cox-health-adds-new-low-intervention-birthing-suites/