Birthing Center
Your Birth Experience, Your Way
Every birth story is unique, and we’re here to help you create the one that feels right for you. Developing a birth plan can help communicate your preferences to your care team and ensure your experience is as comfortable and personal as possible. While flexibility is important, planning ahead gives you confidence for the big day.
What are the labor and delivery options at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital?
We offer a full range of delivery options to meet your needs and preferences, including:
- Vaginal delivery (natural, medicated or assisted)
- Cesarean section (C-section)
- Vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
- Induced labor
What are the pain management options available during labor at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital?
We’re committed to supporting your comfort during labor with both medicated and non-medicated options:
- Epidural anesthesia
- IV medications
- Non-medicated tools and techniques (breathing exercises, hydrotherapy or birthing ball)
What are other birth plan considerations?
Many parents include additional details in their birth plan, such as:
- Delayed cord clamping
- Immediate skin-to-skin contact
- Feeding preferences (breastfeeding, formula or combination)
- Nursery care vs. rooming-in with your baby
When should I come to the hospital?
If you experience any of the following, contact your provider for guidance on when to go to the hospital:
- Regular contractions that increase in intensity
- Water breaking
- Heavy bleeding
- Decreased fetal movement
- Severe pain, fever or any concerning symptoms
Plan for a Smooth Arrival
Pre-Registration
Save time by completing your hospital pre-registration online or during a prenatal visit.
Our Labor and Delivery Unit
We’ve designed our spaces with your safety, comfort and family bonding in mind. That’s why we designed our labor and delivery units to meet the needs of your growing family:
- Reception and family waiting areas: Comfortable spaces for your loved ones
- Labor suites: Private rooms with modern technology, soothing amenities and space for your support person
- Operating rooms: Equipped and ready surgical rooms for scheduled and emergency C-sections
- Patient safety and visitation guidelines: Security that prioritizes your well-being
Check our current visitation policies before arrival.
Wireless Patch System — A Truly Special Delivery
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has introduced innovative wireless patch technology, revolutionizing patient comfort and care.
The Novii+ wireless patch system is an intrapartum Maternal/Fetal Monitor that non-invasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity.
- Freedom - The system enables freedom of movement with a belt-free laboring experience.
- Mobility - The system enables mobility, such as upright positions and walking.
- Choice - Provides flexible choices during labor.
- Waterproof - Can be left in place during a bath or shower.
Novii+ technology empowers laboring and delivering patients with added mobility while ensuring continuous and accurate fetal monitoring. This innovative system utilizes Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing patients to move freely during labor while remaining under constant monitoring. The Novii+ Patch & Pod is one key feature of the technology. It is designed to be waterproof and withstand showering or bathing, enhancing patient comfort and enabling them to maintain routine activities without interruption.
Take the Next Step
Start planning your birth experience today. Use our Find a Provider tool or call 800.424.DOCS (3627) to connect with a trusted provider. Want to see where your special day will happen? Call 606.678.3145 to schedule a personalized tour of our birthing unit.