The Labour Ward at Prashanth Hospitals, Chennai gives expectant mothers a safe, comfortable and fully equipped space to welcome their baby. Also known as the Delivery Suite or Obstetric Unit, it is staffed by experienced obstetricians, anaesthetists and nursing staff who care for mothers during labour and delivery.
We support vaginal and caesarean deliveries based on the health and needs of the mother and baby.
Facilities and Care at Our Labour Ward
- 24/7 Obstetric Team: Our obstetric team provides care around the clock and manages any complications that may come up during labour.
- Pain Management: Epidurals and other pain relief options are available for a more comfortable birthing experience. Your obstetrician and anaesthetist will explain which option is suitable for you.
- Homelike Environment: Our labour rooms are designed for comfort, with birthing balls, mats and calming interiors that help mothers feel relaxed during labour.
- Operating Theatre Access: An operating theatre is available nearby when a caesarean delivery is medically required.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): NICU support is available for babies who are born early or need special care after birth.
Your Birth Experience with Us
- Personalised Birthing Plans: Your care team will discuss your wishes and plan your delivery around your health and your baby’s needs.
- Doula and Midwife Support: Doula and midwife support is available to help you feel more comfortable during labour.
- Music and Aroma Therapy: Soft music and gentle aromas are offered as optional comfort measures to help mothers relax. They are not medical treatments, and your care team will advise you on what is suitable.
- Postnatal Care: Care continues after delivery for both mother and baby.
What Happens When You Arrive for Delivery
- Admission and Check Up: The team checks your health, your baby’s heartbeat and how far labour has progressed.
- Monitoring During Labour: Mother and baby are monitored throughout labour.
- Pain Relief: Pain relief options are offered based on your needs and your doctor’s advice.
- Delivery: Your baby is delivered with the obstetric team and nursing staff, with the anaesthetist and NICU team involved when needed.
- After Birth Care: Mother and baby are monitored during recovery before moving to the ward.
When to Contact the Maternity Team
Contact your maternity team promptly or come to the hospital if you notice:
- Regular contractions that are getting stronger and closer together
- Your water breaking or fluid leaking
- Bleeding from the vagina
- Your baby moving less than usual
- Severe headache, blurred vision, sudden swelling of the face or hands, or other symptoms that concern you
- Severe or constant pain in the abdomen
- Fever, chills or difficulty breathing
If you have a seizure or lose consciousness, or someone with you does, get emergency medical help straight away.
What to Bring for Your Delivery
- Your pregnancy file, scan reports and ID proof
- Comfortable clothes for yourself
- Soft clothes, caps, socks and blankets for the baby
- Sanitary pads and personal toiletries
- Your phone and charger
Why Choose Prashanth Hospitals for Your Delivery?
- Experienced obstetricians, anaesthetists and nurses
- Pain relief options including epidurals
- Comfortable labour rooms with a homelike feel
- Operating theatre access for caesarean deliveries
- NICU support for newborns who need extra care
- Care for both mother and baby after birth
Plan Your Delivery with Us
If you are looking for a safe and caring labour ward in Chennai, Prashanth Hospitals is here to support you through labour, delivery and recovery. To plan your delivery or learn more about our maternity care, speak with our obstetrics team during your antenatal visits.