The Avicenne maternity ward offers you an ideal and pleasant setting to guide you throughout this wonderful adventure of the birth of your child. Our team of experienced midwives will be at your disposal at all times to welcome you to the delivery room 24 hours a day. Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the delivery process in the Avicenne maternity ward:
What are the warning signs of the onset of labor before childbirth? How do you know the day has arrived?
If you are experiencing contractions and are wondering if labor has started, do not hesitate to contact our teams of midwives or gynecologists to reassure you and assist you to go to the Avicenne maternity.
How does a natural birth go?
Upon your arrival at the Avicenne clinic, you will be directly taken care of by our nursing staff throughout the delivery and after. Our teams will take care of your admission to the maternity ward and, if the time is right, will help you be directed to one of our delivery rooms, where an adapted infrastructure combined with cutting-edge technology is at your disposal to ensure you soothing atmosphere and all the necessary for your well-being.
The father of the child is welcome by your side to share these exceptional moments of childbirth and welcome your baby together.
After the first few moments of your baby, our healthcare team directly carry out the necessary first aid before placing him in his crib safely. You will then be accompanied to your room.
What should you expect? Will your gynecologist be present?
Yes, your gynecologist is notified upon your arrival and remains in permanent contact with the midwife. He will be present during the delivery.
An anesthetist is also present 24 hours a day in the clinic and is always ready to intervene if necessary or at your request.
Monitoring of your baby’s heart rate as well as contractions will be provided by our healthcare teams thanks to our monitoring system.
What is an epidural? Is it possible to have them during childbirth?
Epidural anesthesia is a locoregional anesthesia technique that helps relieve pain during childbirth. On your request, the anesthetist intervenes as soon as possible to put your epidural at any time. The use of epidural anesthesia is very common during vaginal birth.
What is a caesarean? Is it possible to have a scheduled Caesarean?
A cesarean delivery is a delivery under general anesthesia that involves surgery. It is performed in the operating room.
If there is a complication during a natural delivery, your gynecologist may choose to accompany you to the operating room for a cesarean section.
You also have the option of choosing a cesarean delivery, either upon arrival at the clinic Avicenne or by mentioning it to our services in advance. The midwife will stay with you during the operation and when you go to the recovery area, before accompanying you to your room.