Maternal Health Care

Ovum Birthing Center

Every birth is unique and every baby is a special gift. We are honored to be part of this exciting time in your life

We are with you when you take the journey of becoming a mother to deliver your newborn. Providing you with care, comfort, and expertise. Every birth is unique and every baby is a special gift. We are honored to be part of this exciting time in your life.

Antenatal

Mothers to be needs medical care with regular check-ups that help doctors treat and prevent potential health problems throughout pregnancy. This is crucial to the wellbeing of both mother and the baby. Our doctors help parents to be to make health lifestyles and medical choices before conceiving. Our obstetricians are approachable and caring. They monitor the health of both mother and the fetus through regular check-up to treat and prevent problems.

Delivery services

When it’s time to bring a new life to this world, we take utmost medical care. You can rely on a highly competent team of doctors, nurses and support staff working as a coherent team, following the international best practices, using highly sophisticated and advanced medical equipment, working ethically to provide best outcomes. We offer labour delivery rooms for comfortable delivery and recovery. If needs arise, we have a well-equipped Operation theatre (OT) to ensure successful outcome.

Postpartum care

Once the baby is born, we offer relevant medical advice and support on feeding and caring for the baby. Our nurses are rigorously trained to provide the best, timely support throughout your stat in well-appointed comfortable, hygienic, and safe rooms. Our team experts help the mother make a speedy recovery and offer advice on postpartum nutrition and exercises. Paediatricians and obstetricians visit wards regularly for monitoring and ensuring the wellbeing of both the mother and the baby.

When you’re expecting, you’re evaluating all your choices to decide how you would like to bring your child into the world. We’re here to make it as rewarding, joyful and safe as possible. In addition to the wide variety of options for prenatal care we offer, we provide additional support for special situations.

We have you covered

Every possible need for you and your baby can be taken care of right here. Whether you choose a completely natural delivery or are in need of specialized intervention, you will never have to transfer to another hospital or care team. We have a certified nurse and some of the best doctors and specialists available. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), one of the most advanced NICU’s in the region, is located right next to the labor and delivery unit.

Low c-section rates

At OVUM, we believe surgical births should be the exception, not the expectation. During the last weeks of pregnancy, crucial lung, liver, kidney and brain development in the fetus occur. To ensure maternal and fetal health, OVUM is committed to reducing the number of elective, non-medically necessary C-sections prior to 39 weeks.

Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC)

OVUM is one of the few providers who perform VBAC, Our doctors are supportive of VBAC for most patients with normal pregnancies. And we have the highest success rate in the region: about 80 percent of the women who try to give birth vaginally after a cesarean with us achieve their goal.

Each birth is evaluated separately, Your doctor will want to carefully evaluate your pregnancy and understand the circumstances surrounding your c-section. This will help determine if you are a good candidate for VBAC and help you weigh the benefits and the risks of a trial of labor after cesarean.

Planning Your Stay

Childbirth is one of the most memorable and rewarding events in life. We are honored to be your chosen hospital and will work with you to make your birth experience special, safe and comfortable. Here is some information to help you make the most of your stay.

When to come to the hospital

Sometimes women and families don’t know when to call. Or you may have trouble deciding if what you’re feeling is really labor. The following guidelines may help you.

When YOU SHOULD go to the hospital

Contractions have been regular, steady and increasing.
Contractions are five minutes apart for one to two hours.
Contractions are uncomfortable or you are unable to talk through them.

Other SIGNS THAT YOU SHOULD come in

Your doctor instructs you to come in.
Your baby is moving less than usual.
You have vaginal bleeding.
Your instinct tells you to go to the hospital.

List of things to bring

You should pack your bag once you are about 34 weeks pregnant.
It also helps you relax, as you know you have put in your favourite things & you are ready for the hospital.

Documents

All medical records & scans should be with you.
Insurance papers and details

During Labour

Loose-fitting nighty
Socks, as hospitals can get quite chilly
Lip Balm

For your stay

Loose-fitting clothes
Easy to wear slippers
Sanitary pads & few sets of underwear
A shawl or sweater
Basic toiletries
Hair accessories
A robe, as there may be visitors
A going home outfit as a lot of pictures will be taken

For Breastfeeding

Nursing bra
Nursing pads
Nursing support pillow

For the newborn

A few sets of weather-appropriate pillows
Socks
Mittens
Blankets
Diapers & Wipes
A going home outfit for the photos

For your older kid (If any)

A couple of clothes in case they insist to stay
Some light snacks
Some books or small toys which don’t make noise

For your partner or caretaker

A couple of clothes
Some snacks

A Few Extras

Mobile Phones with charger
You can also get a book
An extra bag for extra things you may have to carry home

Keep these at home

To take care of the newborn you will require alcohol swabs & alcohol-based hand sanitizer
A thermometer to check fever
A nail cutter to trim fast-growing nails of the newborn