Labor and Delivery

Trusted Maternity Care in Somerset, KY

Welcoming a new baby is an extraordinary experience, and you deserve care that’s safe, supportive and personalized. From pregnancy and delivery to postpartum recovery and newborn care, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Provider consulting with pregnant patient

Next Steps

Find a provider.

Need help finding an OBGYN provider? Click the button below and enter a provider's name, a symptom or a procedure to find the care that's right for you.

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Schedule a tour.

Take a tour of our childbirth unit and feel prepared for delivery day.

Call 606.678.3145

Labor and Delivery Guidebook

Our L&D guidebook is full of important information to help you prepare for baby's arrival, know what to expect leading up to delivery, and how to care for baby after you've left the hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I go to labor and delivery?

Your provider can help you understand when it is time to go to labor and delivery based on your pregnancy and symptoms. If you think you may be in labor, your water breaks, you have regular, stronger contractions, notice less movement from your baby, or have heavy bleeding or significant pain, contact your provider or seek care right away.

What should I bring to the hospital for labor and delivery?

It can help to bring personal items for your stay, such as toiletries, comfortable clothing, your ID and insurance card, phone chargers, important documents, and items you may want for your baby after delivery. Planning ahead and packing a hospital bag before your due date can make your stay more comfortable.

What are the visitor guidelines for labor and delivery?

Visitor policies for labor and delivery can vary by hospital and may change over time, so it’s important to check the most current information before you arrive. Guidelines often address how many visitors are allowed, visiting hours, age requirements for visitors, and any health or safety restrictions. Your care team or the hospital visitor information page can share the most up-to-date visitor guidelines for this location.

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Explore the services and resources available to help make your birth experience at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital as smooth and positive as possible.

Provider performing ultrasound on pregnant patient

Take the Next Step

Find a provider and start shaping your birth plan today using the Find a Provider tool or by calling 800.424.DOCS (3627). To schedule a tour of the birthing unit, call 606.678.3145.

Nationally Recognized Care, Locally Provided

We are proud to be recognized with the following designations for our commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care that supports women and babies before, during and after delivery.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Birthing-Friendly designation
National Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification from Cribs for Kids

REAL PATIENTS. REAL STORIES

CHRISTINE'S STORY

Christine Curtis, a 31-year-old lifelong resident of Pulaski County, had an extraordinary experience at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH). As the Director of Emergency Services at LCRH, she found herself on the other side of patient care, and her heartfelt account exemplifies the dedication and compassion of the hospital staff.

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About our Services

2 operating rooms and 1 recovery room
6 all private labor and delivery rooms equipped with fetal monitoring screens
8 pediatric rooms with telemetry monitoring
23 post-partum rooms
Breastfeeding and prenatal classes
C-sections, tubal ligations or cerclages are all routinely performed at our facility
In addition to traditional labor and delivery services, our hospital also provides Antepartum (pre-term, Intrapartum (during pregnancy) care, and Postpartum (after delivery) care
Level IIB Nursery

Our Nurses

Our labor and delivery nurses and women’s health nurses average 16 years’ experience each. Our Labor and Delivery registered nurses are certified in fetal monitoring, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and neonatal resuscitation. Our Pediatric registered nurses and licensed practicing nurses are certified in Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Our Postpartum and Nursery registered nurses and licensed practicing nurses are certified in Neonatal resuscitation. We promote breastfeeding and have 2 IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and 20 CLC (Certified Lactation Counselors) on staff.