There are a large number of modern maternity hospitals in Moscow. But such a variety gives rise to a natural problem: how to choose the best one? In this matter, the annual ratings of maternity hospitals come to the aid of young mothers, which allow them to find out the best institution at the end of the year.
In pursuit of rating
Ratings of maternity hospitals are compiled every year in order to find out the best one. This is necessary, first of all, for the medical institutions themselves, in order to optimize and improve their work, identify possible problems and eliminate them. For expectant mothers, such ratings help to see the picture of what is happening in the hospital, to identify the specialization of the hospital, to find out what services the medical institution provides.
Maternity hospital ratings are compiled according to several criteria, the average score is displayed, which determines the top ten winners. Ratings are based on feedback from women who have given birth in a particular hospital. You can leave your feedback about the hospital on specialized sites. At the same time, the readings can change dramatically within two semesters. Yes, such information may be somewhat biased, but in general, it shows the picture of what is happening in the hospital. There are also official statistics maintained by the maternity hospitals themselves. It indicates the number of births taken in a year, the number of children born (mortality may also be indicated) and other information. This information can be found on the official website of the medical institution.
What are the criteria for the information about the maternity hospital? On a five-point system, the conditions of the hospital are assessed in several criteria, after which the average score is displayed. Prenatal care (pregnancy management by a doctor, stay in the pathology department), childbirth itself (delivery unit, equipment), postnatal stay (ward, nutrition, newborn care), medical personnel (obstetrician-gynecologist, pediatrician, etc.), children's department (resuscitation, procedures). There is also separate information about contract births or commercial establishments.
Become a leader
In the first half of 2014, the Moscow Perinatal Center, a commercial medical institution (with an average rating of 5), where childbirth is possible only on a contractual basis, was in the top ten maternity hospitals. But it is equipped with the most modern equipment, doctors of the highest categories work in it, and you can get the whole range of services from pregnancy to a children's hospital. Another "expensive" maternity hospital - at the Central Clinical Hospital, also traditionally leads the ratings. But this is not surprising - it boasts good equipment and excellent doctors, and the cost of the contract for childbirth in it is lower.
Maternity hospital # 20 enjoys a good reputation among Moscow state medical institutions (average rating score is 4). The women who gave birth there especially note the good attitude of the medical staff - the doctors are very responsive and attentive, despite the workload of the maternity hospital.
The Family Planning and Reproduction Center on Sevastopol Boulevard (average rating 4, 8) is in the top ten due to the wide range of services provided. There is a family-type postpartum department, when relatives (husband, mother) can be with the newly-made mother and baby around the clock.
Maternity hospital No. 25 (average rating 4) in the South-West of Moscow was awarded the International Child-Friendly Hospital Award. This is because the hospital has an extremely low percentage of infant and perinatal mortality and has all the necessary equipment for infant resuscitation and newborn care.
