The Obstetrics Department at St. Luke's Hospital

More than 30,000 babies have been born in the Obstetrics Department of St. Luke's Hospital since 1975. The department is fully harmonised with the modern developments of science and is staffed with well-trained and qualified medical and nursing staff.

Services of the Department

The following are some of the services offered by the department:

• Prenatal testing
• Laboratory tests
• Modern delivery rooms
• Comfortable and pleasant stay
• Guidance and support of the new mother

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Delivery rooms

The delivery rooms are located on the 5th floor of the Hospital, in a particularly warm and beautiful environment, with comfortable and spacious rooms and state-of-the-art equipment.

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There is always on-call:

• An obstetrician - gynaecologist
• An anaesthesiologist
• A cardiologist
• A neonatologist and paediatrician

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Delivery rooms have their own bathroom. New mothers are in the delivery rooms from the beginning of the process of childbirth until the time they hold their babies in their arms. There are also two surgeries for caesarean sections. It is worth mentioning that, if the parents wish it, the father can be present at the caesarean section, so that he is next to his partner when the baby is born.

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For more information, you can contact the Head of the rooms at 0030 2310 390575 (weekdays 07:00 - 15:00).

*Call us, to book your appointment, to come and meet us!

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The rooms

The Obstetrics Department of St. Luke's Hospital is located on the 4th floor of the Hospital. It has single and double rooms. All rooms have a balcony with a beautiful view on the sea. Each bed has its own TV and refrigerator. In all rooms, as well as in the living room on the first floor, there is Wi-Fi Internet access. In the double rooms there is a curtain that separates the two beds, so that each mother is able to breastfeed her baby undisturbed.

There is also the possibility of rooming in, that is, the mother can have her baby in the room with her 24 hours a day in a special cot next to her bed, even in double rooms. Especially in single rooms, there is a utility bed where an escort can be accommodated.

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To make an appointment, please call the Head of the Obstetrics Department at 0030 2310 390526.

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Childbirth in water

Water birth is a perfectly scientifically acceptable method of normal childbirth, recognized and applied for many years both in America and Europe.

Childbirth in water means that both the stages of labour and pushing, when this is safe from a medical point of view, take place in a specially designed swimming pool, at water temperature of 37-38°C.

Future mothers have the ability to move freely and not to take medicines. The soothing effect of water, the low lighting, the soft music, as well as the constant presence and active participation of the father in the whole process, ensures all necessary conditions for a beautiful birth, without stress and tension.

Water birth, which takes place at our hospital with supports all medical specialties, offers future mothers the opportunity to have a completely natural birth, but at the same time ensures conditions of utmost safety, both for them and their baby, as all structures are available at any time if this becomes necessary.

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Courses for pregnant women

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Prospective mothers who wish to prepare for the process of childbirth, but also to be informed about the care of the baby after its birth, can attend the special course conducted by the Obstetrics Department of St. Luke's Hospital.

First lesson

The first lesson includes tips on:

• the diet of the pregnant woman
• medical examinations
• hygiene during pregnancy
• breast care and preparation for breastfeeding
• other general instructions

Furthermore, the concept of psychoprophylaxis and how it can contribute to the smooth childbirth. Finally, the anatomy and physiology of the genital tract is analysed.

Second lesson

In the second lesson, the whole mechanism of childbirth is discussed. Special mention is made regarding contractions, while the layout of breathing is analysed. Advice is given on when future mothers should go to the Hospital, but also what to pack with them for themselves and their baby. Furthermore, the process of cervical dilation is explained and medication is discussed during and after childbirth.

Third lesson

The third lesson presents the pushing stage and issues such as episiotomy and hysterotomy are discussed. Breastfeeding is thoroughly analysed and all necessary advice and instructions are given in order to achieve exclusive breastfeeding of the newborn. Moreover, future mothers are trained in the care of the newborn and are informed about various practical issues.

Participation in the courses is free of charge.

For information and registrations, please contact us at 0030 2310 390575, daily from 07:00 to 15:00.

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Breastfeeding

The obstetrics department of St. Luke's Hospital supports and promotes breastfeeding, in accordance with many of the guidelines of the World Health Organization and UNICEF for Breastfeeding in "Baby Friendly Hospitals".

Even from the period of pregnancy, future mothers are informed about the benefits and advantages of breastfeeding and are properly prepared through the courses for pregnant women offered by the Obstetrics Department of the Hospital.

After childbirth, our specialised midwives educate and guide with love and patience new mothers, helping them to conquer the art of breastfeeding.

• either through rooming in if the mother chooses to have the baby next to her 24 hours a day,
• or by transferring the infant from the infant ward to his mother at the first signs of hunger.

Even after leaving the Hospital, both the special Breastfeeding Counsellor of the Obstetrics Department, and the midwives are, at any time, willing to advise and help practically and psychologically the new mother to cope with her new role.

Do not hesitate to contact us, at any time you want, at 0030 2310 390526.

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Rooming in

In the obstetrics department of St. Luke's Hospital, there is the possibility of rooming in, that is, the baby's cot is kept by the side of the mother's bed 24 hours a day. Rooming in is considered by experts to be one of the prerequisites for the successful exclusive breastfeeding of the infant and for this reason it is recommended to new mothers, when of course they are able to take care of the baby from the first moment of its birth.

Depending on the mother's desire, the baby can remain in the room for as long as she chooses, under the constant supervision and guidance of our midwives. In this way, the new mother:

• Becomes familiar from the first moment with the care of the newborn, so the return home is without stress and insecurity.
• Learns to recognize easily and timely the signs that indicate that the baby is hungry, which helps in the success of exclusive breastfeeding.

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Brief Guide to the Digital Birth Declaration

The Digital Birth Declaration, which was established by Law 4659/2020, is an important initiative for the adaptation and upgrading of the services provided by the State to the evolving requirements of citizens, improving their lives through digital means, as well as numerous administrative procedures, such as the declaration of the birth of a child, the issuance of a birth certificate, the issuance of a Social Security Number to the child, the registration of a child in a municipal unit, the registration in an insurance institution and the application for the birth benefit, is now completed by a single contact point.

This Guide includes all the necessary information on the digital birth declaration process (procedural steps, supporting documents, possibilities provided by the system), information about the institutions to which the interested parties can address, useful websites, the relevant institutional framework and answers to the most common questions that parents have.

You can read the guide in Greek here.

You can read the guide in English here.