Materity Hospital Case Study

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regnancy is a time of choices. Each choice is difficult to make and has some bearing on the health and well-being of your child and you. The choices you have to make during pregnancy range from the right foods to the right maternity hospital. If you are living in a city, you are likely to find a hospital every few kilometers, making your selection decision even harder. Here are a few guidelines to help you narrow down your options and make a smart choice.

1. Choose a hospital with good reputation: When choosing a maternity hospital, reputation is of foremost importance. Base your decision on the credibility of its visiting and in-house doctors, their expertise, the range of services offered by the hospital, other medical staff, the quality …show more content…

Take a tour of the hospital: Armed with the background information, an actual tour of the hospital will set a clear picture in your head. The facilities, the condition of the rooms, the doctors and the nurses on duty and the whole atmosphere of the maternity hospital should feel welcoming. It is also important to check out the neonatal intensive care unit of the hospital in case of an emergency.

5. Gather information on the facilities: One of the most important considerations while choosing a maternity home should be the range of facilities on offer. Here is a list of facilities you should look for:

A nurse and/or doctor on call 24 hours of the day may be a non-negotiable, given the unpredictability of labor and delivery. Check if the hospital has a Pediatrician or Obstetrician to handle emergency situations during night hours and weekends.
A good hospital pharmacy.
A Pediatrician should be readily available to examine your baby soon after she is born.
The post-delivery care that the hospital offers should be another criterion because a doctor who is with you from neonatal to postnatal care can be of immense help in treating and diagnosing pregnancy …show more content…

After all, you don’t want to feel bad about dirty bed sheets or unclean floors when you anxiously wait for your little one’s arrival, do you?
Other services such as the availability of ambulance, power back-up, expertise of medical staff, availability of canteen etc., should also be taken into consideration.
6. Plan your budget: Although all maternity hospitals give you quotes that are not too different from each other, you should be aware of the hidden costs. The neonatal intensive care charges, if incurred, can be surprisingly high. The cost of medicines, pain management drugs, anesthetist fee, food charges can all be hidden costs that can stretch your budget paper thin. If you have had complications during pregnancy, then be prepared for unexpected expenditure during delivery.

7. Consider the proximity: One of the most important considerations, given the traffic situation in India and the unpredictability of labor, is the proximity of the hospital to your home. A long, uncomfortable and noisy drive is the last thing you want when you are struggling with labor pains. Choose a good hospital that is easily accessible from your

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