Empowered Birth at the International Women's Health Birth Center

2024-10

The Birth Center at Am-Sino International Women's Health represents a transformative approach to maternity care, placing the needs, preferences, and well-being of the parents and baby at the forefront. With a focus on patient-centered care, diverse childbirth options, and adherence to best practices in maternal health, the Birth Center is setting new standards in providing a safe, supportive, and empowering birth experience.

Patient-Centered Care

At the Birth Center, patient-centered care is the guiding principle. This approach ensures that each woman’s unique preferences, needs, and values are respected and integrated into every aspect of ther care. The Birth Center's philosophy is built on the following pillars:

Individualized Birth Plans:

Clients are encouraged to create personalized birth plans that reflect their desires for the birthing process. Whether they prefer an unmedicated birth, or need medical interventions, their choices are respected and supported.

Comprehensive Prenatal Education:

Expectant mothers and their families are provided with extensive prenatal education, online and after-hours. Classes and resources cover topics such as childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care, empowering couples with the knowledge they need for a positive birth experience.

Continuity of Care:

From the first prenatal visit through delivery and postpartum follow-up, women receive consistent care from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This continuity fosters trust and ensures that all aspects of the family’s health are monitored and managed effectively.

Diverse Childbirth Options: Catering to Every Woman’s Needs

At The Birth Center at Am-Sino International Women's Health, we recognise that every woman's childbirth experience is unique. To accommodate diverse preferences and medical needs, the Birth Center offers a wide range of childbirth options:

Unmedicated Birth:

For women who wish to experience childbirth without medical interventions, the Birth Center provides a supportive environment with skilled midwives and doulas. Techniques such as breathing exercises, hydrotherapy, and pain management alternatives are available to help you manage labor naturally.

Water for Comfort:

Many women find that laboring in water provides a soothing and less painful experience. The Birth Center is equipped with globally recognised pools, allowing mothers to benefit from the comfort and relaxation that warm water can provide.

Medical Interventions:

For those who require or choose medical interventions, including epidurals or inductions, the Birth Center offers these options in a supportive and respectful manner. Anesthesiologists and obstetricians work in collaboration with midwives to provide all necessary medical care without compromising the patient-centered approach.

Emergency Services:

With the Birth Center being located within the hospital, all the necessary emergency services are available for you and your baby if necessary. In the rare case that your baby required extreme intensive care, the green channel to Shanghai Tertiary Hospital's NICUs ensure expedient care and return for your family.

Key Indicators of Excellence in Maternity Care

The Birth Center at Am-Sino International Women's Health prides itself on several key indicators that demonstrate its commitment to excellence in maternity care:

Freedom of Movement:

During labor, women are encouraged to move freely and find positions that are most comfortable for them. This can help facilitate the labor progress and reduce pain. The Birth Center is designed with spacious, comfortable rooms and birthing aids such as birthing balls, stools, and mats to support this freedom.

Skin-to-Skin Contact:

Immediately after birth, skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby is prioritized. This practice promotes bonding, regulates the baby’s temperature and heart rate, and supports more successful initiation of breastfeeding. The Birth Center advocates that this critical bonding time is undisturbed and cherished.

Low Cesarian Birth Rates:

By focusing on options in birth, personalized care, and continuous support during labor, The Birth Center maintains a low cesarean birth rate. This approach reduces the risks associated with surgical births and promotes quicker recovery for mothers. If a cesarian birth becomes medically necessary, the birth partner is able to still attend the delivery, and skin-to-skin within the operating room can be facilitated for the mother before the surgery is even completed.

Rooming-In:

Parents and babies stay together 24/7, which supports breastfeeding and bonding. The Birth Center’s rooming-in policy ensures that families can start their journey together from the very first moments, with the expert support and guidance of the maternity and pediatric team.

Optimal Cord Clamping:

The Birth Center adheres to the latest evidence-based practices in maternity care. This includes optimal cord clamping, which allows more blood to transfer from the placenta to the baby, ensuring baby gets as much of their own blood, iron stores and stem cells for healing as possible.

Supportive Postpartum Care

The commitment to patient-centered care extends well beyond birth at The Birth Center. Postpartum care is comprehensive and tailored to support both the physical and emotional recovery of the mother, as well as the health and well-being of the newborn.

Lactation Support:

Experienced midwives provide supportive breastfeeding care, and Certified Lactation Consultants are available to consult on breastfeeding problems, addressing any challenges that may arise and ensuring that mothers have the support they need to breastfeed successfully. This certified lactation support is conveniently provided in person or online so that you have no need to leave your comfortable environment.

Postpartum Check-ups:

Regular postpartum and pediatric check-ups are scheduled to monitor the mother’s recovery and the baby’s development. These check-ups provide an opportunity to address any concerns and offer continued support and guidance.

Family-Centered Care:

The Birth Center’s approach involves the entire family in the postpartum period, offering classes and resources for partners to support the new baby. Following on with your care in our Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Family Medicine departments, you will find continuous care for the whole family throughout your lifetime!

The Birth Center is more than just a place to give birth; it is a sanctuary where birthing families are empowered, respected, and supported throughout their childbirth journey. By prioritizing patient-centered care, offering diverse childbirth options, and adhering to best practices in maternal health, The Birth Center is leading a paradigm shift in maternity care where health, safety and empowerment are equally valued.

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