Mother and Child Centre

Brief

Legacy
With great respect for its powerful heritage that provides the foundation for an innovative vision Jehangir Hospital has a huge legacy of providing care for mother and child! Generations have been born here. The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Jehangir Hospital was formally started in 1968 by renowned Gynaecologist Dr R J Dhalla. Since then, hospital has been continuously upgrading and enhancing its scope to compete with the best.

Mother and Child
At Jehangir Hospital, we believe in establishing a firm foundation for nurturing a strong bond between a mother and her child. The mother’s well-being plays a crucial role in determining the health of the next generation. Therefore, we deliver competent and compassionate care to all mothers who arrive at our doorstep. Our Maternity and Paediatric Care Centre is equipped to provide the best treatment at every stage of pregnancy, offering everything from primary antenatal care to advanced techniques. With state-of-the-art equipment and renowned experts in the field, we provide patient-focused care, ranging from the least invasive to the most advanced techniques. We are committed to delivering clinically proven solutions and services through every stage and transition. Our primary care paediatricians and paediatric professionals are well-equipped to provide exceptional care and treatment for you and your child’s health and safety.

The Advanced Maternity and Paediatric Care unit provides comprehensive super-speciality healthcare exclusively for mothers and babies, offering a wide array of premium services across maternity, gynaecology, neonatal intensive care, and paediatrics. The unit comprises the Paediatrics and Neonatology Department, intensive care units (paediatrics and neonate), IVF and Jehangir Assisted Reproductive Technology, Foetal Medicine Department, operation theatres, and specialised services like physiotherapy, diet consultations, specialised obstetric nurses, and lactation consultation, as well as an in-house laboratory unit and a 24/7 blood bank.

The Mother and Child unit is well-known for its antenatal services, including foetal medicine, which helps in the early detection of anomalies and offers screening tests for various conditions like Down syndrome. The unit also provides intrapartum and postpartum care, including guidance from our clinical nutrition and physiotherapy teams.

Why Choose Us

Over the years, we have become the city's most preferred hospital for maternity, infertility and gynaecological services due to our quality of consultants, nursing care and excellent infrastructure; highly qualified and dedicated resident staff provides round-the-clock monitoring of patients in labour and provide care and support for patients at all times.

Our team of skilled gynaecologic and obstetric professionals possesses a wealth of expertise in identifying and addressing a diverse spectrum of conditions, ranging from the common to the intricate. Every year, innumerable patients receive personalised attention from specialists who excel in various fields, such as gynaecologic oncology, minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, urogynaecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as obstetrics and maternal foetal medicine.

The Mother and Child Centre at Jehangir Hospital is renowned for its steadfast commitment to delivering comprehensive, personalised, and evidence-based care across every phase of a woman's life journey, from conception to childbirth and beyond. Here's a detailed breakdown of its key unique selling points (USPs):

Comprehensive Care: The centre offers an extensive array of services all under one roof, encompassing obstetrics, gynaecology, assisted reproductive techniques, neonatology, and paediatrics. This holistic approach guarantees that women and their children receive seamless and integrated care throughout their entire life journey.
Multidisciplinary Expertise: With a team comprising highly qualified and dedicated professionals across various specialties such as obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, paediatrics, and more, the centre excels in providing tailored and holistic care to address each patient's individual needs effectively.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure and ad-vanced medical technology, the centre ensures that patients receive top-tier care within a modern and comfortable environment. From diagnostic assessments to surgical procedures, patients benefit from the latest advancements in medical technology for their healthcare requirements.
High-Risk Pregnancy Management: Specialising in the management of high-risk pregnancies, the centre offers specialised care for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and extreme prematurity. Services such as foetal monitoring, genetic screening, and painless labour options are tailored to meet the specific needs of high-risk pregnancies, prioritising the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.
Continuum of Care: The centre provides a seamless continuum of care spanning from pregnancy through infancy and childhood, ensuring smooth transitions between obstetric, neonatal, and paediatric services. This commitment to continuity guarantees that mothers and their children receive consistent and coordinated support at every stage of their development.

Obstetrics

In the realm of clinical care, quantity is indeed significant. Our remarkable number of deliveries stands as a testament to our preparedness in guiding you through every stage of your pregnancy, regardless of its complexity. We offer an extensive range of maternity services that cater to your every need, from informative prenatal classes to invaluable lactation (breastfeeding) consultations, seamless labor and delivery experiences, comprehensive post-partum care, and even specialised intensive care if the need arises. Our experts are specially trained to care for those with high-risk pregnancies, and offer prenatal care, genetic counselling, foetal ultrasound, and diagnosis and treatment of rare pregnancy complications.

Some of our services include, but are not limited to

Prenatal Counselling
Sexual Counselling
Antenatal Care

High-risk Pregnancies
Genetic Screening
Painless Delivery
Nutrition Counselling
Exercise and Physiotherapy
C-Section

Intra-natal Care
Postnatal Care
Lactation Counselling
Family Planning Services
Contraceptive Services
Pregnancy Testing and Counselling

Gynaecology

At the Mother and Child Centre at Jehangir Hospital we embrace a simple yet powerful belief - your well-being takes centre stage. As a woman traverses the remarkable journey from puberty to menopause, her reproductive organs undergo a continuous metamorphosis influenced by the natural progression of sexual activity, pregnancy, ageing, and, at times, encounters with disease or injury. Within our centre, we have earned prestigious recognition as one of the nation's leading hubs for comprehensive gynaecological care.

Our General gynaecologic care is available for adults, teens and children, with treatment options available for a wide variety of conditions and diseases:

Hysterectomy
Pap smear and Colposcopy (for abnormal smears)
Endometriosis treatment
Fibroids treatment
Urinary Incontinence treatment
Infections (UTI, Pelvic inflammatory disease) treatment
Prolapse treatment
Premenstrual syndrome treatment
Contraception
HPV vaccination
Sexual health counselling

JH ART (Assisted Reproductive Techniques and IVF)

Embarking on the journey of overcoming infertility can be an emotional rollercoaster, leaving you feeling disheartened and longing for support. However, remember that you are never alone in this struggle. Together, we can explore an array of possibilities to help you fulfill your deepest desire to create a loving family. Unlocking the doors to your family's future, your dedicated care team may propose the utilization of the wondrous realm of assisted re-productive technology (ART), which encompasses the marvels of in vitro fertilization and beyond. This revolutionary approach involves delicate procedures where both precious eggs and sperm are delicately handled, offering a beacon of hope when other techniques may fall short.

Our gamut of services herein include:

Infertility Consultation
Fertility Preserving Surgery
Follicular Monitoring
Ovulation Induction
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Donor IUI Services
In-vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Cryopreservation
Donation Facilities
Preimplantation Genetic Profiling (PGP) and Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)

Fetal Medicine

Our esteemed Fetal Medicine division stands as a beacon of excellence, providing a myriad of diagnostic and consultative services specifically tailored to high-risk obstetrics. With unwavering dedication, we strive to offer the pinnacle of obstetric care, accompanied by comprehensive prenatal consultations and state-of-the-art ultrasound services. Moreover, we are resolute in our commitment to medical education and training, as well as propelling the realm of women's and birthing individuals' healthcare forward through remarkable clinical advancements. We are well-versed in the realm of medically indicated 3D ultrasound, fetal echocardiography,and ultrasound-guided procedures, ensuring that we harness the full potential of this remarkable modality to guide and support you through every step of your journey.

Conditions we treat include:

Cervical insufficiency
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Placenta accreta
Placenta previa
Preeclampsia
High risk obstetrics

In addition to this, our services include::

Remote fetal monitoring – 1st trimester morphology scan
Care delivery management in patients with high risk pregnancy and complication like: Gestational DM, Fetal growth restriction, Preeclampsia
Prevention and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy- 3rd level – growth assessment scan
Vaginal microbiome and metabolome and the impact on preterm birth
Genetic Testing and counselling
Placental imaging and grading

Female Urology

Jehangir Hospital provides comprehensive care for women's urological health. Our team of experienced doctors specializes in addressing a wide range of conditions related to the pelvic floor, bladder, and urinary tract.

Some of our surgical and non-surgical options help treat the following:

Urinary incontinence
Pelvic pain
Reconstructive surgery
Overactive bladder syndrome
Pelvic organs prolapse
Urethral strictures
Voiding dysfunction
Fecal incontinence
Fistulas
Interstitial cystitis

Neonatology

At Jehangir Hospital we offer a sanctuary of comprehensive care for delicate premature infants and term or near-term infants facing high-risk circumstances. Our journey together begins as we forge a partnership, dedicated to nurturing and safeguarding your newborn with utmost devotion, be it during critical moments, surgical interventions, or when specialized medical attention is required. As your precious little one progresses and transitions to the next level of the neonatal intensive care unit, we stand by your side, empowering you with guidance and reassurance.

Extreme Preterm Baby Monitoring
NICU
Augmented Care such as ventilation, phototherapy, dialysis and total nutrition
Neonatal Surgeries

Interventional cardiology
Cardiac surgeries
Esophageal atresia
Diaphragmatic hernia
Anorectal malformations
Intestinal obstruction
Hirschsprung disease
Antenatal obstruction
Biliary atresia
Tumors

Pediatrics

Jehangir Hospital is a one-stop destination for your child's needs including every aspect of pediatric services, surgical interventions, and immunization services. We understand that children aren’t simply small people who suffer from the same diseases’ adults do and respond to the same surgical solutions. Rather, children have specific illnesses and require care by people with specialized knowledge and training in surgical treatment for children. Our doctors and surgeons work exclusively with infants, children and adolescents and understand their unique needs. At the state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), our expert staff offers comfort and care for patients with even the most complex needs. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Some of our services include, but are not limited to: