Info on giving birth at Hamad- with updated pictures

Can they go home?

Almost a week after Z is born, the bilirubin starts to show some significant changes. The H family is finally given some good news. If Lil’ Z continues to battle the way she is, they could take her home…

Hopefully soon….

So they wait, for the next morning’s blood tests….

Do they get to go home ? Or, is there another twist in the tale?

What do you think, folks?

Till next time…

Dr J.

*Notes for Mum’s-to-be (delivering at Hamad Women’s Hospital):-

• Rooms are on a twin- sharing basis with adequate privacy. I’m told separate “special” suites are available but are always pre-booked.
• The bathroom is spacious and clean. Cleaning staff come in about three times a day.
• The nursing staff are helpful and efficient.
• You can change into your own clothes and use your own “essentials” the next day onwards. The hospital does provide diapers, but I started using the ones I brought from the second day onwards.
• Bedding and blankets for the mum are adequate. But do pack blankets and swaddles for the little one. A cap as well
• Do carry clothes for the baby. Will be needing them the next day onwards.
• Food for the patient is provided for. 3 meals plus 2 snacks/ tea. Breakfast at 6 am. Tea/ snack at about 9:30 am. Lunch at 11:30 am. Another snack at around 3 pm. Dinner at 6:30 ish. Usually one more snack/milk/ yogurt at 9 pm.
• If you have someone staying with you, food can be a problem. Visiting the cafeteria at the ground floor can be a chore.
• Overall care is good. All the routine tests and vaccinations are administered as per protocol. Pain management is satisfactory.
  

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