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Maternity Ward
We are privileged to share the birth of your baby with you and we look forward to caring for you during your recovery period. We wish you a pleasant stay and assure you that we will provide you with the necessary treatment and advice you may require. For your convenience, we wish to bring the following to your attention
The unit consists of two modern delivery rooms with the most modern equipment to ensure both mother and baby's safety at all times. Adjoining waitings rooms ensure that the fathers can be close at hand and be able to have a cup of tea during the waiting period.
the unit consists of:
4 x Double rooms
4 x Single rooms
Each room consists of:
bathroom,
colour TV/DSTV,
telephone,
air conditioning,
ample storage space; and a
comfortable bed with various functions to ensure an comfortable stay
We make use of an a-la-carte menu for meals served by well trained waitrons.
What to bring with:
For yourself
Pyjamas, gown, slippers, underwear (including at least 2 firm or feeding bra's), two packets of sanitary pads, two face cloths, personal toiletries, breastpads, nipple cream (for example Bennets Nipple Cream), tissues, a watch and a black pen (for the completion of forms).
For your baby:
Wilmed Park Maternity Unit gives a free baby bag to all new mothers and their Wilmed Park Babies. This bag contains everything new babies and mothers need! For your convenience bring Wet-Wipes. Telament and theething nappy(s)
Please remember to bring three (or more) sets of clothes for the baby and a baby blanket - own discretion
Visiting hours:
Visiting Hours are set for mothers and babies to get enough rest during the day.
06:00 to 22:00 - Husbands
11:00 to 12:00 - Family and friends
15:00 to 16:00 - Family and friends
19:15 to 20:00 - Family and friends
Visiting childen must always be accompanied by an adult!
Neo Natal Intesive Care Unit
Only parents allowed
Grand parents - only one visit is allowed.
The unit consists of four beds, where sick or premature babies may be ventilated or cared for under intensive care conditions.
On standby are five gynaecologists and four paediatritians. A highly specialised theatre is close at hand for elective ceaserian sections or emergency ceaserian sections and other emergency situations.
We make use of a sophisticated security system with cameras.
Immunization can prevent death and suffering from childhood diseases, and is therefore essential for your childs health. The first immunization, BCG (preventing Turberculosis) and Polio drops must be given before discharge.
To accommodate you, this service can now be provided during your hospitalisation. For the follow-up immunisation you can visit a Provincial / Municipal or other clinic. Sr. Heleen Swanepoel (018 468 8825), Sr Elsabe Haywoard (083 497 6477), Sr Elise Joubert (018 4686081) and Sr Marie Drake (018 468 7908) is in private practice and is more than willing to help by appointment.