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Unit Ext. 365 / 366
Direct Unit 17248115
Clinic Reception Ext. 377/ 378
Clinic Nurses Station Ext. 379/ 380
Direct Clinic 17248142
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| OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY | ||||
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Dr. Bhanu Vasudevan Dr. Paulita Abastillas Dr. Hena Feroza Kalam Dr. Shailaja Anipindi Dr. Lubna Fatima
Midwife In-charge: Caroline (Fatima Al Thawadi) Black
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Topics Discussed: Antenatal care |
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The Obstetrics and gynecology department has progressively developed over the past years. This stands as a reference point to the scores of citizens of Bahrain who were either born or had a son or daughter born here. We have 8consultants who are well qualified and experienced. The outpatient clinic is open 7 days a week and is visited by about 2,000 patients a month.
Apart
from regular antenatal and gynecology checkups, well wo
The day case surgical unit offers an advantage of a quick turn around thereby reducing cost and extended hospital stay. Most of the laparoscopic surgeries are done as day case surgeries. The delivery package helps women to get the best care at a reasonable cost.
The labor ward has all the facilities for normal and instrumental deliveries. The pediatricians are readily available for assistance and the anesthesiologists are available for patients who opt for procedures like epidural analgesia.
DR. BHANU VASUDEVAN
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Training/Schooling:
Dr. Bhanu heads the department. "I am involved with the field of Obstetrics because I feel it is such a rewarding experience to be assisting mothers through their antenatal period and then through the delivery. Although I have delivered thousands of babies over my career, every delivery reminds me of the joy I have in being a part of this medical field. Every positive birth is a fresh experience for the mother and brings a life into the world. " exclaims Dr. Bhanu.
She is very experienced in all major obstetrical and gynecological surgery and laparoscopic procedures. Her interests lie in laparoscopic surgery and infertility.
DR. Paulita Abastillas OB-Gynecologist, IBCLC
Specialty:
Training/Schooling:
Acquired her degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines - Completed four-year Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Medical Center Manila (Philippines) - Certificates/Qualifications:
Practiced as OB-Gyne Consultant in the Philippines for nine years before joining the American Mission Hospital in June 2007 - Passed the Bahrain Medical Licensure Examination, November 2008 - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant after passing the IBLC Examination in July 2008
Personal Introduction:
- Married to Dr. Norman Abastillas (Pediatrician in Saar Clinic) and has three children - Loves to cook and read books
DR. Susan E. Quijano MD, FPOGS
Specialty:
Training/Schooling: A. B. Science (Pre-Med
Course) West Visaya State University Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional hospital
Certificates/Qualifications: Fellow - Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society ALSO (Advanced Life support Provider)
Personal Introduction: It takes two people working together to create excellence in women's health. A woman and her Obstetrician/Gynecologist. For most women this partnership is one of the most important relationships in their lives. Being in practice for almost 12 years, helping them deal with vital issues that affect their health, family and over all quality of life is my main concern.
Specialty:
Training/Schooling:
Certificates/Qualifications:
DR. ALKA GUPTA
Specialty:
Training/Schooling:
Certificates/Qualifications:
Certified in Ultrasound examination by German
Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) Her areas of interest are infertility and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Alka says "My aim is the same as hospital purpose and vision statement” to provide quality affordable medical services to all those who seek our care”. She has a substantial 10 years experience in Bahrain working as a team leader in Salmaniya Medical Center the government tertiary referral center. She does all major gynecological and obstetric cases including laparoscopy surgeries.
Distinctions:
Memberships:
Name: Cecelia A Pacheo Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology/ Obstetrics Sonology
Training / Schooling: BS in Biochemistry (premed) University of St. Tomas BS in Medicine – Manila Central University Ob/Gyn Residency – East Ave Medical Center Ob/Gyn Ultrasound – St. Lures Medical Center
Certificates / Qualifications: Fellow Philippine Society of Ob/Gynecologists Fellow Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Ob/Gyn Provider of Advanced life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) American College of Family Physicians
Personal Introduction: I have had 7 years of private practice in the Philippines before coming to Bahrain. With every delivery I handle, the joy of bringing life to a healthy baby with a healthy mother is a joy that cannot be surpassed. Working at AMH further reinforced this with the hospitals aim of giving quality care coupled with grace and love.
Name: Dora Shakuntala Barrion-Dimarucut Specialty:
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Specialty:
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MBBS- Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIIMS), Ranchi, India MD (Obs &Gyn) - Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Darbhanga, India
Apart from MD in Obstetrics and Gynae , has done one year course in Radiology (DMRD)and received basic training in Ultrasound
The world of Obstetrics and Gynecology is very rewarding. Every woman who comes to deliver takes with her a bundle of joy. It feels great to help women enter motherhood. I believe that Ob/gyn requires a great deal of Compassion and care. There is a need to be Communicative
Specialty:
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY M.D(OBG): Gandhi Medical College-Hyderabad-A.P 2001 MRCOG-London 2008
Best outgoing student in MBBS Awarded sitamma memorial prize for the same. Awarded Alladi memorial medal for the best outgoing postgraduate from University of health sciences in 2001 Life Member of FOGSI Member of obstetrical and gynecological society of Hyderabad ALSO Instructor (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
I feel that nothing is more fun than helping people deliver their babies and OB/Gyn is a branch which offers long term relationships with patients along with a unique mix of medical and surgical skills My professional interests are in preventive health care for women from adolescence past menopause and maternal fetal medicine . Married to Dr Krishna, Radiologist and has an adorable daughter. Both of us are busy with careers and enjoy spending free time with family.
Name: Lubna Fatimah
Specialty:
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Undergraduate–Rajive Gandhi university-Karnataka (INDIA)
Post Graduate-National Board of examinations-New Delhi (INDIA)
M.B.B.S-Ambedkar Medical college, Bangalore(Karnataka-India) D.G.O-Al-Ameen medical college Bijapur ( Karnataka-India) D.N.B-National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (India) Member of FOGSI(The Federation of Obstetrics&Gynecology society-India) Member of BSOG (Bangalore society of Obstetrics&Gynecology)
Trained in one of the most old, reputed hospitals in Bangalore-St-Martha's hospital & passed out from a prestigious college of India-C.M.C Vellore. After training, worked in various medical college hospitals as a lecturer-one of which was St.Johns Medical college (ranked as 5th best medical college-All India) where I had tremendous exposure in obstetrics & was a consultant there. Teaching the medical undergraduates & postgraduate was a part of my job I am very academic oriented & would like to further pursue my academic career in future. My areas of interest-High Risk Obstetrics & surgery (pertaining to obstetrics & gynecology)
Obstretrics is my passion! its one of the most challenging fields in Medicine, but it’s a field that gives you great satisfaction - As you assist the women during her journey of labor & to bring a new life into world, there is nothing so wonderful as this feeling at the end of a safe delivery!
Happily married with two lovely daughters
CAROLINE (FATIMA AL THAWADI) BLACK
Specialty: Midwifery
Training schools: 2004 Sheffield University, England
Certificate / Qualifications: Master's in Midwifery (MMD) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant after passing the IBLC Examination in July 2008
Caroline Black started her nursing in 1981 and became a registered Midwife in 1987. She came to Bahrain in late 1988 and worked as a Midwife at the Awali hospital for two years. She later joined the Salmaniya Hospital Maternity department where she worked for 9 years as a midwife before joining the American Mission Hospital in 1999. She is now the charge nurse on the very busy OB/Gyn unit where she leads a highly qualified staff of 13 nurses and midwives. She believes that all women have a right to be involved in the decisions made related to their childbirth. Choices should not be restricted because something is not available here and is freely available elsewhere. From 2004- 2007 Caroline completed her Master's in Midwifery from Sheffield University, England
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man health
screening and breast checkups are conducted. Infertility patients
form a major bulk of our patients. Cancer screening forms a part
of this clinical work. We do pap smears; abnormal smears are treated
by colposcopy and directed biopsies; while further treatment including
cryosurgery is available. All major surgeries like hysterectomies
and ovarian surgeries are done as well as minor ones like biopsies
and endometrial samplings can be both diagnostic and operative laparoscopic
procedures, including ovarian cystectomies and management of ectopic
pregnancies are carried out.
To ensure the well being of yourself and your baby it is important that you attend regular check ups with either an obstetrician or a midwife. These should be every four weeks until the 28th week of pregnancy, every two weeks until the 36th week, then weekly until delivery. Specific investigations and diagnostic ultrasounds should be done to enhance the examiner's findings.
American Mission Hospital is committed to providing
quality, affordable medical services to you that take you from initial booking, until your delivery
and then to ensure that you are in peak condition, a postnatal consultation
6 weeks after your delivery.
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Saturday - Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm
A doctor is on call 24 hours everyday. |
Antenatal Options:
American Mission Hospital offers the healthy woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy a variety of options for care during the antenatal period
- Routine Antenatal Consultations with either one of our highly skilled Obstetricians at the OB/Gyn Clinic at AMH or at Saar Medical and Dental Center
DELIVERY PACKAGE
We at American Mission Hospital are committed to providing services that
meet all the needs of your family. We believe that you have the right
to be involved in the decisions affecting your care and to ensure that
all your expectations are met the hospital provides Obstetricians, Pediatricians,
Midwives and Operating Room staff throughout the 24-hour period.
As the time of your delivery approaches you and your partner will need
to decide how you wish to labor and deliver. Here are a few questions
that you may be asking while making those decisions:
· What are the options for management of labor? According
to your birth plan, AMH nursing staff will offer intervention in the form
of fetal monitoring, IV or enema and offer natural, drug free birthing
options.
· What are the options for pain relief? Again, according
to your birth plan you may choose options such as epidural, t.e.n.s, water
therapy (bathing to relieve pain) or gas and air to help relieve delivery
discomfort.
· Are birth attendants allowed? Yes, except for unscheduled
caesarean sections. Only in case of emergency would family members be
asked to leave the room.
· Can treatment be refused? Yes, you have the right to refuse
any treatment offered, but you will be advised if emergency procedures
are necessary and will be asked to sign a disclaimer form.
· What happens if unforeseen problems should occur? Medical
staff are available 24 hours if any unforeseen emergency should occur.
· Is help available to develop bonding and care of baby skills?
Yes, AMH has an extensive Health Education program on the ward. You
will be assisted with breast feeding, bathing the infant, shown how to
express milk and instructed on home care. There will always be someone
available to answer any other questions that you may have.
Community home-visit: Utilize our home-visiting service that offers
support and advice on maternal and childcare issues.
Epidural Anesthesia: Have a pain-free labor and delivery with an
Epidural administered by our experienced Anesthesiologists.
For further information, please contact Caroline Black in the Ob/Gyn Unit on 17248116.
Antenatal doctor's appointments can be made by calling
17248142.
GUIDELINES TO CONTENTS OF ANTENATAL CLASSES
ANTENATAL EDUCATION AT AMH
AMH offers the following for the education of pregnant ladies.
- Antenatal Exercise Class
- Antenatal Education Classes
Educational handouts in English and Arabic
Antenatal Exercise Class
Exercises suitable for the pregnant woman are taught by our physiotherapists. Sessions are presented in English and are held on Tuesday mornings and evenings, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. The fee for this class is BD5 with 50% discount for AMH delivery package patients. Handouts are available in Arabic.
Antenatal Education Classes
Courses available with English, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Konkani Educators
The antenatal course is divided into 5 sessions over a 5 week period.
The following 5 sessions are aimed at ladies who are 24 weeks pregnant or more
Fees are BD25 for the full course of 5 sessions with 50% discount for AMH package patients.
Morning and evening courses are run subject to availability and demand.
The following is covered during these sessions:
1st Session:
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Relaxation techniques
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Purpose and structure of classes
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Basics of pregnancy and labour
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Video (normal hospital delivery)
2nd Session:
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Revision of relaxation techniques
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Preparation for labour
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Stages of labour
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Video (normal home delivery)
3rd Session:
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Revision of relaxation techniques
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Comfort measures during labour
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Video – (Lamaze delivery, analgesia, epidural)
4th Session:
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Revision of relaxation techniques
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Birth plan
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Birth choices (episiotomy, medications, foetal monitoring, enema, etc.)
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Video (gentle birth choices)
5th Session:
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Newborn care
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Breast feeding
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Family planning
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Video (breast feeding, postpartum and care of baby)
BOOKINGS FOR THE ABOVE OPTIONS NEED TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE SPEAK TO THE OB/GYN CLINIC DESK STAFF OR CALL DIRECT ON 17248142
For a tour of our maternity unit or further information
call our Ob/Gyn Unit, Tel: 17253447 Ext.: 365/366,
or direct 17248115
OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGY CLINIC
Includes two examination rooms, three consultation rooms, a screening
room and a separate ladies only waiting room. AMH doctors assist throughout the antenatal, delivery and postnatal
period as well as assisting with routine examinations and general female
concerns.
Staffing consists of our Bahrain trained Midwife
who is in charge of the clinic, supported by a team of six staff nurses,
with extensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, three Trained Practical
Nurses and a Hospital Attendants
OBSTETRIC/GYNECOLOGY UNIT
Located on the second floor of the hospital overlooking the rear car park.
The unit offers two well furnished VIP rooms, seven private rooms, two
general rooms of three beds each, a nursery equipped to deal with the
basic needs of the newborn up to intermediate care, two well equipped
delivery rooms and a birthing room.
Staffing consists of our British trained Midwife who is in Charge of the Unit, supported by a team of Midwives, Staff Nurses, and hospital attendants with all who have extensive experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology or Nursery care.
WELL BABY CLINIC
The American Mission Hospital Well Baby Clinic provides a scheduled assessment
of your child's nutritional and medical needs from newborn infants through
4-year old toddlers. Issues such as growth and development, early signs
of disease, immunization schedule and parental concerns (feeding, teething,
nutrition, etc.) are addressed at this clinic.
The Well Baby Clinic takes place in the Pediatric
Clinic, on Saturday
and Tuesday, from 3:15 - 8:00 pm. For more information, please
telephone 17253447 ext. 333
AMH also offers the following services:
Antenatal classes
Breast feeding consultations
Antenatal and postnatal Checks by our
Obstetricians in Saar clinic
With this AMH completes the essential components of maternity care by
providing:
Skilled midwives to manage the care of the normal pregnant women throughout
her pregnancy
and delivery, complementing the excellent service provided by their skilled
Obstetricians.
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