The new mother and one guest are each treated to a cooked-to ­order meal that includes a main course, two sides and a dessert. These celebratory meals are served upon request before discharge, helping families feel truly appreciated as they prepare to bring their new baby home. Patients can simply speak with their nurse to request this complimentary dinner.
However, PMC offers more care beyond serving dinner. For women navigating the many stages of pregnancy, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center at PMC is here to guide them through this incredible journey.

Led by seven OB-GYN physicians, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center features the largest on-call, board-certified OB-GYN team in Eastern Kentucky. These experienced physicians are supported by a compassionate staff dedicated to women’s health at every stage, including wellness screenings, family planning, menopausal care, pregnancy and postpartum care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries and more.

PMC obstetricians, neonatologists and their dedicated support staff work collaboratively to monitor each pregnancy with precision, perform safe deliveries, and provide excellent newborn care so each baby can receive the support they need for a healthy start in life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an 0B/GYN at the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center, visit www.pikevillehospital.org/obstetrics-gynecology or call (606) 430-2207.

PMC’s NICU staff consists of experienced neonatologists, resident physicians, primary nurses, respiratory therapists, speech and occupational therapists and more – all there to meet every child’s unique medical needs.

The PMC NICU team not only cares for children born at the medical center – PMC has a state-of-the-art NICU transporter that allows their team to travel to other hospitals and safely transport fragile newborns to or from PMC for advanced care, so children near and far can receive the attention and care they need.

In addition, The PMC Foundation for Quality Healthcare is pleased to have received a grant from the Little Giraffe Foundation to support the Level II Advanced NICU Family Support Initiative. Upon baby’s discharge from the NICU, PMC gifts each family a care bag filled with essential care items to help alleviate some of the daily challenges of NICU life.

PMC’s NICU staff not only sends families home with the resources they need to give their baby the best possible start in life, but they are also prepared to help families choose a pediatrician before leaving the hospital. This is just one of the many ways PMC is dedicated to helping families leave the hospital feeling confident and prepared to care for their babies.

The labor and delivery process can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but the OB/GYN team at PMC strives to make it a memorable and joyous occasion for patients and their families. The spacious, comfortable birthing suites are designed to provide a comforting atmosphere, encouraging relaxation during the process of childbirth. When the miraculous moment finally arrives, patients can trust that the skillful staff is there to guide them through the process with expertise and care.

From cutting-edge technology and advanced pain management to the compassion shown to each patient, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Women’s Care Center is one of the most innovative in the area. Home of the region’s only Advanced Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which can care for infants born as early as 28 weeks, it is equipped to meet needs that go beyond delivery. Having access to a NICU is a vital factor when deciding where to give birth, and choosing a medical center that can meet a newborn’s needs—no matter how routine or how serious—is important.

PMC offers the largest on-call, board-certified OB/GYN physician team in the region, which is one of the many reasons thousands of families have chosen PMC as they plan for their new arrival.