The Delivery room and Nursery room of Medicus Medical Center are located in the OR Complex at the second floor of the hospital. It is a mother and baby friendly unit that are facilitated by Medical staff and nurses specializing in maternal and baby care. As with other units in the OR Complex, the Delivery room and Nursery room observe strict infection control measures to ensure the safety of the patients.
Medicus Medical Center is an exclusive breastfeeding hospital. Additionally, the Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) Program of the Department of Health (DOH) is being observed as part of the maternal care.
DELIVERY ROOM
The Delivery Room is a special unit in the hospital where pregnant women give birth to babies. Prior to transfer of the patient to the DR, the patient may need to stay inside the Labor Room where the mother is being assessed and monitored.
NURSERY
Depending on the assessment of the physician, the baby may be given to the mother soon after delivery and kept in her room or may need to stay inside the Nursery Room.