PMH LABOUR ROOM
The labour room at Pushpa Mission Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive maternal care with a focus on safety, comfort, and hygiene. Equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, the facility supports normal deliveries as well as emergency obstetric procedures. The environment is managed by a team of skilled obstetricians, nurses, and support staff who ensure personalized care for mothers and newborns.
Additionally, the labour room adheres to strict infection control protocols and offers amenities to support both physical and emotional well-being. The hospital emphasizes a patient-centered approach, fostering a supportive atmosphere during childbirth.
The labour room in a hospital is equipped with features designed to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of the mother and baby during childbirth. Here are the various features typically found in a well-equipped labour room:
- Modern Medical Equipment
- Delivery Beds: Adjustable beds for comfortable positioning during labor and delivery.
- Fetal Monitors: To track the baby’s heart rate and uterine contractions.
- Emergency Equipment: Includes oxygen supply, suction machines, and defibrillators.
- Infant Warmers: To provide immediate warmth to the newborn.
- Infection Control Measures
- Sterile instruments and disposable supplies to maintain hygiene.
- Regularly sanitized environment with proper waste disposal systems.
- Comfort Amenities
- Privacy curtains or separate cubicles.
- Air conditioning or proper ventilation for comfort.
- Adequate lighting with dimming options for a calming atmosphere.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Immediate access to an operating theatre for caesarean sections.
- Resuscitation equipment for both mother and baby.
- 24/7 availability of obstetricians, anaesthesiologists, and paediatricians.
- Supportive Environment
- Space for a companion or partner to provide emotional support.
- Access to pain management options, including epidural analgesia.
- Counselling and guidance by trained midwives and nurses.
- Monitoring Systems
- Continuous monitoring of maternal vital signs.
- Devices to assess labor progress, such as partographs.
- Postpartum Care
- Immediate skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support.
- Post-delivery observation area for recovery and monitoring.
- Accessibility
- Easy access to neonatal intensive care units (NICU) for high-risk births.
- Proximity to diagnostic services like ultrasound and lab testing.
These features together create a safe and supportive environment for childbirth, ensuring optimal care for both the mother and the baby.
