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Obstetrics & Gynaecology Unit
Maternity ward is 20 beds situated on the second floor.
MISSION
Maternity ward will provide comprehensive family centred care and ensure quality by offering:
Prompt efficient friendly services.
Safe, effective and timely care by competent staff.
STAFF
Services are provided by highly experienced and specialized team (Obstetricians, Midwives and Paediatricians) who deliver safe and quality services throughout the child bearing process and post-delivery.
DELIVERY SUITE
Eleven (11) rooms are ensuite inclusive VIP and water birth room, spacious with a home like environment. Labour delivery, recovery, postpartum and new-born care occur in the room unless caesarean section is necessary.
LABOUR COMPANION
On admission the mother is allowed one companion to support her during labour and postpartum. {Because of COVID 19 protocols and safety of our patients Sidilega has suspended lodging of companions)
ROOMING IN
The midwife facilitates the provision of care of the new born by mother and companion in the room. The baby only leaves the room when sick to be admitted in Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
LABOUR SUPPORT
Midwives and companions assist the women to go through the normal process of labour by applying non pharmacological ways to reduce pain like the following;
Relaxation and breathing exercises.
Touch and Massaging.
Hydrotherapy / bathing.
Walking and climbing the stairs.
Warm and cold Therapy.
Use of birthing ball
Acupressure
The pharmacological ways to reduce pain are injection (Pethidine) and inhalation of entonoux gas.
LENGTH OF STAY
Following normal delivery a woman can stay for 1-2days. Birth following C/section she can stay up to 2-3 days.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Infant feeding-Exclusive breastfeeding/Exclusive formula feeding, breast milk banking.
Cord care
Mother and Neonatal Hygiene.
Immunizations.
Post natal Exercises.
Birth Certificate
Minor disorders of new-borns.
VISITING HOURS
Mothers need to rest and recover post-delivery therefore the number of people allowed to visit is limited to 3. No under 12years children are allowed to visit.
Visiting Hours
General Wards
1300hrs - 1400hrs
1700hrs - 1800hrs
ICU & HEAMATOLOGY
1700hrs - 1730hrs
WHAT TO BRING TO THE WARD DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY?
Mother
4 packs of maternity pads
2 moli panties
Toiletry
Sleeping shirt/ pyjamas
Pair of flipflops
Shower cap
Face cloth
Bath towel
Pair of clothes (for discharge)
Baby
Diapers
Wet Wipe