MDH: We provide international level of health care to pregnant women and new mothers

Reference is being made to stories published on certain sites about procedures of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Mater Dei Hospital and the period of admission to the Hospital for pregnant women or those who have given birth.

The administration of the Hospital together with the Head of the Pregnancy Department are clarifying that the period during which the mother is kept in the Hospital is according to international practices followed by European and British hospitals and that at no time is she being compromise the health or safety of patients.

In addition, mothers who give birth at Mater Dei Hospital are followed by midwives in private residences through the Community Discharge Midwifery Service, where the midwife ensures that both the mother and the baby are healthy. – for mothers who want this service.

The Mater Dei Hospital stresses that the first consideration is always the health of the mother and the baby and that the doctors and specialists always act in the most professional manner and within the parameters of internationally established practices.

The Hospital Administration takes this opportunity to thank all the workers for their dedication and professionalism.