Your Birth Experience at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
There’s freedom in the care you receive.
We know that few experiences in life are more important than the way you give birth. And that’s why we are committed to your choices, safety and comfort. Our labor and delivery team provides evidence-based, high-quality care for women and their families in a supportive, welcoming space – right here close to home. The quality and expert care you expect from Vanderbilt Health with the added hometown feel and family-like community of Wilson County, is here for your birth experience.
Whether you want an all-natural delivery experience or need specialized care for a condition that puts you or baby at higher risk, we work with you to personalize your birth experience. Our teams are prepared for you in a moment’s time if you change your mind during your delivery.
- Nationally-ranked OBGYN program
- On-site Monroe Carell newborn nursery and pediatrics
- Midwifery model of care with a full team of midwives, physicians, advanced practice providers and nurses
- Family-centered delivery and if needed, c-sections
- An experience designed with you in mind including a large family waiting rooms, sibling play area and spacious patient rooms with windows
- Expert care, close to home
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Maternity Services
A Full Spectrum of Birthing Options
- All-natural unmedicated birth
- Low-intervention birth
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
- Remote fetal monitoring, allowing for freedom of movement during labor
- Ability to bring your own certified doula
- Pain management options, including specialized obstetric anesthesiologists onsite 24/7
- Choose to bring birthing tools such as peanut balls, birth stools, etc. to help you ease labor pains, be more comfortable, and feel empowered
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Midwives
Other Services
- In-patient lactation including support and education from a board-certified lactation specialist
- Lactation equipment coordination
- Optional in-person and virtual childbirth and breastfeeding classes
- Breastfeeding support group
Why Choose to Deliver at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
- Personalized care
Our experienced team, which includes OBGYNs, midwives and obstetric anesthesiologists, works with you to honor your birth plan, whether you’re seeking a holistic birth, a low-intervention birth attended by a midwife or need high-risk care.
- Specialized expertise
When you’re pregnant, the best-laid plans may change. By choosing Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, you can be sure you have everything and everyone you need, whatever happens. If you or your baby needs a specialist, our team is ready. We have the most advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Middle Tennessee and an experienced air and ground transport team to get you there.
Getting Here
The Labor and Delivery entrance at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Women’s Pavilion is a special entrance to the hospital for pregnant patients. It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with secure access to the Labor and Delivery suites.
Access this entrance under the “Women’s Pavilion” name to the left of the Wilson County Hospital main entrance.