Coombe Women's Hospital is a highly recommended hospital in Dublin, Ireland devoted to maternal and neo-natal services. This hospital established in 1826, has completed 175 years in providing the best health care facilities for women and their new born. More than seven thousand babies are born here every year. The hospital organizes pre and post natal demonstration for the new parents on how to take care of their babies. This hospital takes great care of the sick and premature babies and is one of the largest gynecological institution of Ireland.
Coombe Women's Hospital in Dublin
The location of Coombe Women's Hospital is in Dean Swift's Vineyard in Heytesbury Street of Dublin. This hospital was originally a general hospital, set in the Coombe area in 1770. Finally, Mrs. Margaret Boyle introduced the maternity service in 1826 with a small amount of investment of £100. In 1926 the centenary program of this hospital was celebrated by hosting the first international medical congress held in Dublin.
Facilities at Coombe Women's Hospital
Keeping in mind the convenience and requirements of the patients, few facilities as well as restrictions are set by the hospital authorities. Visiting the patients is not allowed between 11.45 am and 1.15 pm and 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Other than these hours, the visitors have to avail the official Pink Visitor's Card and can meet their relatives up to 8.30pm. No additional baby buggies are allowed within the ward of the hospital. Consuming alcoholic beverages, using mobile phones and
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smoking in the hospital is prohibited. Café Coombe offers refreshing snacks and beverages from 8.30am. to 6.00pm (Monday to Friday) and 11.00am to 5.00pm on weekends. There is a hospital shop at the ground floor, near the entrance selling all necessary commodities.
Services at Coombe Women's Hospital
Extensive health care is provided by Coombe Women's Hospital to women and children in the fields of antenatal care, postnatal care, labor and delivery, family planning and miscarriage. Other than providing quality treatment in the above mentioned grounds, the experienced physicians and specialists also offer demonstrations and patient information leaflets with useful facts about pregnancy and parenthood. The doctors efficiently treat their patients both physically and psychologically in early pregnancy loss, infertility, family planning and other crisis situations.
The newborn baby is first taken to the Postnatal Ward for examination for around 72 hours. The hospital also runs a Baby Clinic which offers treatment with due appointment from Monday to Friday. The Neonatal Center or 'The Baby Unit' is on the second floor of the hospital. Round 33-cots are available at this center, where premature babies are given intensive care treatment. Births registration are mandatory in Coombe Women's Hospital and is done by the Ward Clerk. Unsurpassed services and quality treatment is ensured in this hospital. The best way to reach this hospital is to avail bus nos. 150, 50, 56A, 77 and 77A from the city center.
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