When you go into labor, go to the third floor of UofL Hospital (530 S. Jackson St.). At the main door, pick up the phone and dial 3094.
What do you need to bring with you?
- Identification
- Name of your doctor
- The office location for your prenatal care
- Insurance information
- For your personal comfort:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Brush/comb
- Cosmetics
- Slippers
- Bathrobe
- Snacks/food (for your partner in care)
- Car seat for your baby to go home in (We cannot discharge you from the hospital without a car seat.)
- Clothes for you and your baby to wear home
While in Labor
All of our nurses are labor specialists who will make every effort to meet your goals for delivery. We will work with you to accommodate your plan of care during your labor and birth. Each labor room is equipped with a bathroom and shower. We have birthing balls and squat bars for those who desire them.
Midwives
Our midwives work with our general obstetricians to assist mothers in achieving their labor and delivery goals. Certified Nurse Midwives encourage a natural birth for low-risk pregnancies. They are trained to try different positions to ease pain and help lessen stress. They consult with our general obstetricians and maternal-fetal specialists when needed. A full range of obstetrical services are available right at hand if needed.
Learn more about our Certified Nurse Midwifes
Lowest C-section Rate in Louisville
Our primary Cesarean section rate is one of the lowest in the city. If you’ve had a Cesarean birth before, you may be eligible to try for a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean).
For those who do have a C-section, we are the only birthing facility in the area that offers a clear drape. The mother will not see the surgery, but she will be able to see the birth of her baby. She will be able to watch as her baby is born and gets cleaned up. She will not feel disconnected from the baby because she can still see what is happening. Similar to Kangaroo Care, the baby will lay skin-to-skin on the mom’s chest soon after delivery if both mom and baby are in the condition to do so.
Kangaroo Care
After your baby is born, as long as both you and your baby are doing well, you will place your baby skin-to-skin in what is called “Kangaroo Care.”
What is Kangaroo Care?
The practice of mother and baby “skin-to-skin” is called Kangaroo Care. It is similar to how a baby joey is carried by the mother kangaroo. Kangaroo Care is the best way for a baby to make the transition to the outside world. It stresses physical contact to provide a sense of safety for the infant, promote bonding and encourage the natural instinct of breastfeeding.
