In-patien Department - Labor Room
Labor Room is a niche of GRH where new life comes into the world by the miracle of child birth. It is very close to the maternity ward and the Operation Theatre. It is strategically positioned so that in case the patient needs to be shifted to the operation theatre, it can be done with efficiency.
Prior to going into labor all patients are assessed for fitness for anesthesia. They are also prepared for labor just as the are prepared for surgery. Patients are kept fasting to prevent complication of vomiting and vomit going into the wind pipe, in case surgery (Caesarean Section) is needed. Soap water enema is given so that the mother is relaxed and pressure ofthe baby's head will not cause her to soil the birth canal during labor. Intra venous fluids (glucose to the common man) is started to give mother enough energy for labor.
The labor room also has equipment like a baby warmer to keep the neonate cozy during the first hours before shifting out of the labor room.
It is common practice after the baby is born, to cut the umblical cord, clean the baby, weigh it, measure APGAR score, check for any defects and hand over to the mother within minutes to start breast feeding.
Many cute bundles of joy have been welcomed at labor room of GRH.
