GETTING MATERNITY CARE IN TIME OF PANDEMIC
Giving birth during this time of pandemic can cause a lot of anxiety considering the uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation, and assurance is what expectant mothers need to give them peace of mind and ensure that they will get safe and proper maternity care. When choosing a hospital, questions like — “Is the place safe?,” “Will our medical needs be adequately provided?” come to mind.
St. Luke’s recognizes these concerns and understands how important they are, hence, they have prepared all that is necessary to provide a safe and equipped environment for mothers and their newborns.
Dr. Bernabe Marinduque, head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City, emphasized the importance of getting a holistic maternal experience especially during this time of the pandemic. “Expectant moms should have access to a wide scope of maternity services to be able to get the proper maternity care,” Marinduque said.
The journey to a holistic experience begins with choosing the right doctor. St. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology head, Dr. Marie Arlene Azada, stressed the value of consulting with a proficient doctor.
“The path to the right and proper care begins with choosing the doctor who is highly trained and experienced to provide the best care plan for you and your baby,” she said.
At St. Luke’s Medical Center, there is a team of experienced physicians available to attend to the medical needs of expectant mothers and their babies. St. Luke’s Obstetricians are highly trained to manage simple to complex or high-risk pregnancies and births. If the newborn would require intensive care, he/she would be taken care of by a St. Luke’s Neonatalogist.
Apart from the medical expertise, expectant mothers should also have access to a wide range of maternity and pediatric services especially when their pregnancy is tagged as high-risk.