OBGYN Day Assessment Unit
The OBGYN Day Assessment Unit at AKUH is designed to provide expectant mothers with expert care and peace of mind. Our unit offers a safe and efficient environment for assessment, monitoring, and treatment, ensuring a healthy journey for both the mother and the baby. Our services go beyond routine prenatal and high-risk care, providing a stabilisation unit for a range of pregnancy-related conditions.
Conditions We Treat
Our programme is tailored to address a range of pregnancy-related conditions, including:
- Pregnancy care
- High blood pressure in pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia
- Gestational diabetes and blood sugar monitoring
- Reduced fetal movements
- Nausea, vomiting, anaemia, and other pregnancy-related concerns
Our Services
During your day assessment visits, you will undergo a series of checks and potential treatments, including:
- Comprehensive assessment: Discuss your health history and any concerns.
- Laboratory tests: Comprehensive blood and urine tests to assess maternal and fetal health.
- Ultrasound examinations: Detailed imaging to assess fetal growth, amniotic fluid levels, and placental function.
- Blood pressure monitoring: Regular checks to monitor and manage hypertension.
- Blood sugar monitoring: Regular checks to monitor and manage blood glucose.
- Fetal monitoring (CTG): Continuous monitoring of the baby's heart rate and movements using advanced technology.
- Parenteral iron therapy: Safe and effective treatment for anaemia during pregnancy to ensure optimal maternal and fetal health.
- IV hydration: Management of dehydration for expecting mothers experiencing excessive vomiting or other health concerns.
- Medications: Provision of necessary medications to manage specific conditions.
- Patient counselling: Providing information and support to help patients understand their condition and manage their pregnancy.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Highly trained physicians specialising in maternal and fetal health.
- Midwives: Skilled healthcare professionals who provide personalised care throughout pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
- Neonatologists: Paediatric specialists who care for newborns, especially those with special needs.
- Genetic counsellors: Professionals who provide information and support regarding genetic conditions and hereditary diseases.
- Nutritionists: Experts who help you maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
We understand that pregnancy can be a time of both excitement and anxiety. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, visit the AKUH OBGYN Day Assessment Unit for expert assessment and care. Our unit is designed to make your journey to motherhood as smooth and stress-free as possible.
