Prince of wales hospital

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Matty

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I'd love to hear of anyone's experience giving birth at PWH.
Can't seem to find anyone who's actually delivered there.
What was the level of english like?
Are they used to dealing with westerners?

I delivered my first child at Queen Mary in 2006, and it was a great experience. So I'm a bit nervous about switching to a different public hospital.

We will be living in Sai Kung when I'm due, so trying to decided whether to register at QMH before we move, or PWH at our new address.
 
PWH is a good hospital and is known for it's maternity care. My wife gave birth there last year and no problems at all. They all speak good English and as there is quite a large expat population nearby they are very used to dealing with westerners.
 
Last year i had an emergency c-section in PWH.And it was a good experience.They all speak english.but they send me home like on 3rd day as i hardly walk by then..coz at that time too many mainland women come to gave birth there,and they need more beds now it says they are less then before.best wishes for your delivery.
 
Well once they changed the rules last year the amount of mainland women dropped like a stone and most were using Union Hospital which resembles little Shenzhen.

When my wife was in there were many spare beds which was great as she could get some sleep after birth.
 
matty, i gave birth there last july - and i would give birth at the POW any time again!
while in labour, they even asked me if i had a birth plan! i didn't, as i thought it would be pointless to come up with one in a govt. hospital...
delivery rooms are excellent, in that they're modern and spacious, and you can labour there 'in peace' ;)
only thing is they didn't put baby on my chest right after birth. i was lying there as they cleaned her up, weighed her, etc. and put her into an incubator. next time, i would definitely insist on my baby be put on my chest and start suckling!
the nursing staff is friendly and their english skills are on a high level. bf advice is good. however, the (sorry for the term) 'see lies' that change your bedsheets, bring formula for your baby, help you to go to the wc etc.. can't speak english. and i needed these women's help more than the nurses'!
the food... well, i'm sure you know from your first experience; no expectations there.
i was also released after 3 days, but i was asked if that was okay with me!
actually, i still owe them a thank you card!
all the best.
 
Thanks everyone for your replies, it's put my mind at rest.
Sounds just like QMH.

Mosmom, I did a birth plan at QMH and was suprised that they really respected my wishes, and did everything exactly as I wanted, including laying the baby on my chest immediatley.

From what I've heard lately, the Govt. hospitals are more respectful of your wishes than some private ones!
 
i can't speak for the private hospitals, though you might be right (e.g. you need to go to the nursing room in a private hsp. to nurse your child, whereas in a govt. hsp. your baby is roomed in if you wish).
all i wanted was to give birth safely to my child and that we would be well taken care of afterwards. and that was the case!
if you don't ask for a hotel-like setting and don't necessarily need pampering, then you'll be just fine :banana:
 
Does anyone know if you can do a hospital tour at Prince of Wales? I have heard QMH does these but can't find any info on this for POW.

Thanks in advance.
 
Hi,
I cannot praise POW enough. I had my first baby there in Feb this year and it was a very positive experience.
I was nervous as coming from England things can be quite different from what I had been led to believe the public system was like here. I wanted a natural birth, no episiotomy and my husband present. I also requested baby to stay with me constantly afterwards for breastfeeding.
POW were fantastic they stuck to my birth plan throughout delivery and during aftercare. During labour the doctors and nurses read my wishes and worked really hard to stick to them. I had the birth I wished for - natural, no episiotomy and my husband there throughout. Afterwards they gave us some privacy to enjoy our new baby. As a result of the birth I was as good as new within two days.
The nurses were great they helped me breastfeed and my baby stayed with me throughout on the ward. (This is up to you - you can have them taken to the nursery if you want to rest)
Also I believe that POW has one of the best neo natal care units in HK because it is a teaching hospital this is especially important if there is a danger of complications with the baby. You may want to check as I believe that the private hospitals in Central send there babies to Queen Mary if there is a problem and you may find that is the case with Union and POW.
I would recommend POW without reservation, if you want to talk to me about my experience please feel free to message me and I will send my phone number.
Good Luck
Frances
 
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