Continuum Of Care in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth though happy events instill tremendous fear and insecurity in a woman's mind. Most maternal anxiety comes from lack of knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth, the changes in their bodies, process of birth, and severity of pain during delivery.
Research has proven that levels of anxiety have been shown to predict complications in both mother and child. At NMC hospital, Al Ain, Mama Care classes are conducted for pregnant couples every week. In these classes our staff meet couple informally and take them through the changes in pregnancy, what are the do's and don'ts, right eating habits, exercise and fitness. These classes empower pregnant women, make them fearless and more confident.They cope with pregnancy and labor pains very well and have increased rates of vaginal births.
This is a meeting with the doctor to discuss about the care to be taken when you are trying to conceive. It is very important if you have any medical conditions such as thyroid disorder, diabetes etc.
Even if you have no medical condition it’s important to start taking folic acid and undergo certain health screening prior to planning for pregnancy. Our specialists provide you with all the information you need.
The term “high-risk” is used to describe a pregnancy where the woman has a pre- existing condition or has experienced complications during pregnancy or birth. This risk involves either baby or mother or both.
You are over 35 and therefore have an increased risk of giving birth to a child with a chromosomal anomaly (a change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes, often resulting in physical or mental abnormalities).
You have a history of gynaecological problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, or large symptomatic fibroids.
You have a history of pregnancy loss (miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth) or premature birth.
You are pregnant as a result of assisted reproductive technologies (which may put you at increased risk of having a multiple pregnancy).
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Some of these complications can be minor and treatable, and others are more complicated. We understand the concern that exists for families faced with a high-risk pregnancy. Our goal is a healthy mother and baby. Our hospital is equipped with highly qualified doctors and advanced technology to look after when the woman is pregnant and after the delivery.
The Foetal Medicine Department also provides advanced specialist care if your baby needs extra attention due to conditions such as growth issues, abnormalities detected on the scan or a genetic condition that runs in the family.
For more information on the foetal medicine services provided at NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, you may book an appointment with Dr. Anjali Kadasne.
Each woman's labor is unique. Our experienced physicians, nurses and staff work together as a team round the clock to provide you with high-quality care and support during childbirth.
They take you through breathing and relaxation techniques, offer you warm showers, massage etc. These techniques help you cope with labor.
The highly trained emergency team and concerned doctors will take care of the complications if they arise at any time of the day.
Some women seek medicated form of pain relief methods such as epidural anesthesia. Modern obstetrics and anaesthesiology allows you to make many choices with regard to pain relief in labor such as epidural. We have the facility to offer epidural anesthesia [popularly known to provide painless labor] 24/7 should you require/request one.
After the birth numerous professionals continue to support and guide you and your new- born baby. Your maternity nurse/midwife is there to give you advice and help with feeding your baby. Physiotherapist and dietician visit you to advise you regarding diet and exercises. Your baby will be seen by specialist pediatrician after the birth to ensure she/he is heathy.
Neonatal Service is part of our Women and Children’s Service, which provides the highest quality health care for your baby. The staff are highly experienced and well trained, including Neonatologists, Pediatricians and Neonatal nursing personnel. Our highly dedicated team provide round the clock (24-hour coverage) in caring for the most vulnerable and sick newborns. Our neonatal intensive care unit is capable of taking caring for the very sick newborn babies, these are the babies who need care more than any newborns.
Our neonatal unit is equipped with the state-of-the-art ventilators and CPAP machines. The unit hosts 18 beds (10 intensive and 8 special care beds) along with isolation rooms. The Level 3 NICU can manage babies from born as early as 23 weeks gestation (born 17 weeks early) and weighing as little as 400 grams. We offer total body cooling therapy for babies who are born in poor condition with reduced blood flow to their brains and organs.
We provide a family-oriented care where the family unit is involved in care and decision making of their babies. Our staff are trained and adept in supporting and caring not just for the babies they treat but also the families during the course of their stay in the NICU and beyond.
We offer growth and Neuro developmental follow up for our most venerable babies in the outpatient department for up to 2 years of age to ensure that these babies achieve their potential both in the short and long term. Our Neonatologist works closely with the obstetric staff and are involved in discussing the plan of care of their baby during the antenatal visits and during labor especially when there are anticipated problems for the baby. Every delivery is attended by a doctor from the neonatal team to ensure that the baby gets the best care from the time they are born.
Established in 2007, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain is a multi-specialty hospital providing quality and trusted healthcare services to the people of Al Ain and the surrounding areas. The hospital is affiliated with all major national as well as international insurance companies and enjoys direct billing facilities with the insurance companies and third party administrators (TPA).