Maternity

Visiting hours for general wards:

• 9 am – 9 pm daily only

A Visit Pass may be obtained from the Security Officer for visits after 9.00pm.

Room equipment:

• TV
• Fridge
• Bathroom 
• Nurses call-bell system

Others:

• Companions are not allowed in double-bedded and four-bedded units unless specifically indicated with the approval of Sister-in-Charge. Only a female companion is allowed for female patients and vice-versa.
• Please advise the hospital of any special dietary preference unless specifically ordered by our Doctor / Dietitian during your admission.
• Kindly inform the ward nurses if you need to leave the ward at any time during your stay.

Mother :

• When you are admitted for delivery in the Labour Room, a bed in the Maternity Ward will also be allocated to you. Both room charges  will be accorded to you simultaneously. Only husbands are allowed  to accompany you in the Labour Room. Room types are subject to availability.
• There are various ways of pain management that you may request from your healthcare provider:
  1. Relaxation and breathing exercises
  2. Pain relieving drugs (Pethidine injection or by Entonox gas)
  3. Epidural block
• You will be observed in the Labour Room for at least one hour after delivery, before you are sent to the Maternity Ward. Your baby will be with you after delivery in the Labour Room to initiate breastfeeding and bonding if the baby's condition permits.

Breastfeeding Helpline (Available 24hrs) : +603-7494 1388
Let us help you in addressing your concerns or questions about breastfeeding.
 

Baby :

• Your baby will be sent to the Nursery for his or her further care after initiation of breastfeeding in the Labour Room. 
• Breastfeeding and rooming-in with your baby is encouraged. Please let the Nursery staff know if you wish to room-in with your baby or if you need any assistance. 
• Only uniformed nurses are allowed to send the baby back to the nursery.
• The Paediatrician will check on your baby every day and whenever necessary.  
• Vaccinations are strongly recommended. It will be given by trained nursing staff upon your consent. All vaccines used are safe and effective and in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s recommendation.  
• Sunway Medical Centre adopts the policy of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening. It is a hearing test for your baby. This will be done by an audiologist or a certified audio technician during hospitalisation. An additional nominal charge will be imposed.

• Once your doctor considers you fit to be discharged from the hospital, our ward staff will keep you informed of the necessary arrangements.  
• The Paediatrician will examine your baby to ensure he or she is fit to go back with you.  
• We will schedule your post-natal and baby’s follow up appointment with the respective doctor.  
• Once your bill and your baby’s bill are ready, you will be directed to settle the bills at the Discharge Counter. Medication will be dispensed to you (if any).    
• Before leaving the ward, you will be advised on birth registration, care of your baby and subsequent vaccination by our trained staff.  
• Our Security Guard at the ward will remove the triband from you and your baby before you leave.

Mother :

• Appointment Card / Doctor’s Letter of Admission
• Own clothes  
• Nursing brassiere  
• Toiletries  
• Non-slip footwear

Baby :

• 2 sets of baby’s clothes  
• Baby wrapper  
• Baby’s booties and mittens