You'll Be Surprised
While most birthing centers offer nice looking rooms for labor and delivery, take a closer look at who offers which of these Comfort Measures.
| Birthing Spa | Comfort Measures | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool Tubs | ||
| Double triple showerheads | ||
| Free food for Dads | ||
| Private Garden Patio with Fountain with direct access from Birthing Suite | ||
| All rooms LDRP | ||
| 30 Minute Massage for Mom | ||
| Your own on-call Provider | ||
| Deluxe massage chairs | ||
| C-section rate less than 25% |
*For additional information about each hospital, see the boxes below.
To answer these questions, Open The Boxes below.
- Of the following 7 area Hospitals, which can answer YES to the following list of services?
- Does the Hospital I'm interested in using have the nice features I'm expecting?
- Will I be able to enjoy the nice features of the birthing room during my postpartum stay or only during my labor, delivery and immediate recovery?
- Which Hospital birthing center provides more luxuries & features -- Plus also lets me stay in the birthing room until I go home?
(Click the boxes below for your answers)
Whirlpool tubs in each room?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
Double triple showerheads for two?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
Free food for Dads?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
Private Garden Patio with Fountain ... and direct private access from Birthing Suite?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
All rooms LDRP (Mom, Dad, and baby all stay together in The Birthing Spa from labor until they go home) ... NOT just LDR?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - Yes, with exceptions
30 Minute Massage for Mom?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - Yes
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - Offered for extra Fee
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
Your own Provider on-call for you (not his or her partner)?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - No, they rotate call
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - No, they rotate call
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - Sometimes
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - Yes, most often
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - No, they rotate call
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
Deluxe massage chairs?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO
C-section rate is less than 25%?
The Birthing Spa:
Ephraim McDowell
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, KY - YES
Central Baptist Lexington, KY - NO
UK Medical Center Lexington, KY - NO
St Joseph East Lexington, KY - NO
Patty A Clay Hospital Richmond, KY - NO
Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center Somerset, KY - NO
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Danville, KY - NO