Women’s Wellness and Research Center Celebrates Birth of 100th Baby Born at New Labor and Delivery Rooms

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) today welcomed the 100^th baby born at its new hospital. This milestone follows the recent relocation of the Emergency Department and a number of inpatient services, including labor and delivery, from Women’s Hospital to the new facility.

Baby Nabil, born to Qatari parents Mr. and Mrs. Al Emadi, was delivered in one of the WWRC’s 26 labor and delivery rooms. The labor and delivery service at WWRC was officially opened last week. The state-of-the-art operating theaters at WWRC opened late last year, welcoming women scheduled to give birth through cesarean delivery.

Speaking about her experience, Mrs. Al Emadi said: “The Women’s Wellness and Research Center is an incredible new facility. The labor and delivery suite was less clinical than I imagined. The wonderful team of doctors and nurses caring for me provided encouragement and support throughout every step of my delivery.”

After the birth, Mrs. Al Emadi and her baby were brought to one of the facility’s spacious private rooms. Each room is equipped with a bathroom, baby cot, and large windows and has been specially designed to create a natural healing environment.

“My room feels very comfortable and homelike,” said Mrs. Al Emadi. “I am able to relax and bond with my baby while recovering from the birth. Nurses and lactation consultants have been available to answer my questions and provide breastfeeding support. I cannot speak highly enough about the excellent care that my family and I have received and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to deliver my baby here.”

Commenting on the significance of the 100^th birth, Ms. Haila Johar, Executive Director of Nursing at the Women’s Wellness and Research Center said: “We are extremely proud to welcome the 100^th baby born at our new hospital. This birth represents another milestone in our journey towards operating at full capacity at this new facility. It is the culmination of many months of hard work to ensure the transition here from Women’s Hospital has been as safe and comfortable as possible for our patients, and that the labor and delivery experience of our new mothers is as good as it can be for them and their families.”

“Part of this commitment is providing a safe environment for all mothers and their babies,” said Ms. Johar. “It is for this reason that I would like to remind the public of HMC’s policy that prohibits decorations in patient rooms.”

Ms. Johar explains that HMC maternity facilities are designed in accordance with infection control measures that help ensure patient, labor, and delivery rooms are kept free of germs, infection, and hazards.

“Expectant mothers are requested to bring only essential items for the duration of their stay in the hospital and are asked to remind their visitors that only a small bouquet of flowers, or a small box of chocolates, are permitted as gifts.”

Speaking about the full transition of services from Women’s Hospital to the Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Dr. Zeena Saeed Al Mansoori, Senior Consultant of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chairperson/Clinical Director of Operational Affairs, said her team is excited to have the opportunity to care for many future generations.

“We are incredibly proud of our new facility’s services and of our staff and we look forward to caring for even more women and their babies,” said Dr. Al Mansoori

The new Women’s Wellness and Research Center is nearly double the size of the Women’s Hospital. Along with housing expanded outpatient and emergency departments, the new state-of-the-art hospital has 240 single inpatient rooms, 7 operating theaters, a critical care unit and the largest NICU in the region, spanning two floors of the building.