gynaecology
& obstetrics
our maternity ward
The maternity ward is on the second floor of the Hospital and welcomes patients 24/7.
The reception desk is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12:15pm and from 1:30pm to 5pm.
You can call the maternity ward on: +33 479 417 986
delivery rooms
decorated and equiped to favour a smooth treatment. Dimmed coloured lights and music of your choice.
newborn room
to welcome your newborn and provide their first care
+ 1 pouponnière
Our team of obstetricians / gynaecologists, paediatricians and anaesthetists is available 24/7 (therefore it is possible to have an epidural day or night). In case of a c-section or an emergency, the operating unit's team is also on call 24/7.
Midwives will welcome you when you arrive at the hospital. They will assist you during labour and your entire hospital stay.
Childcare assistants and caregivers will listen to your needs and be at your disposal to care for your newborn. They will help you by teaching you wellness massages for babies and wrapped bathing. They will also help you with the feeding method of your choice.
The physiotherapists are also here to help and find ways to reduce your pain.
The addiction specialist and the psychologist are available to listen to your worries, if you feel the need to speak to a professional, and to anwser all of your questions.
Our team of obstetricians/gynaecologists, paediatricians and anaesthetists is available 24/7 (therefore it is possible to have an epidural day or night). In case of a c-section or an emergency, the operating unit's team is also on call 24/7.
Midwives will welcome you at your arrival at the hospital. They will assist you all along your labour and during your entire hospital stay.
Childcare assistants and caregivers will listen to your needs and be at your disposal to care for your newborn. They will help by teaching you wellness massages for babies and wrapped bathing. They will also help you with the feeding method of your choosing.
The physiotherapist team is also here to help and to find ways to reduce your pain.
The addiction specialist and the psychologist are available to listen to your worries, if you feel the need to speak to a professional, and to anwser all of your questions.
our team
(Woman, Mother, Child)
Obstetricians/gynaecologists & paediatricians
Midwives
Childcare assistants
Aides-soignantes
regarding your pregnancy
administrative file
Always bring with you:
- Social security card or European Health Insurance Card and mutuelle (or insurance)
- Family record book if you are married
- Certificate of early recognition delivered by the town hall if you are not married
- Identity card or passport of both parents
medical file
what to bring to the hospital:
- All the blood test results done during the pregnancy including the screening for down syndrome
- Your blood group card (always carry with you)
- The ultrasounds done during your pregnancy
- The results from your vaginal swab done at the beginning of the 9th month
- Any other exam done during the pregnancy or any ongoing treatment
- Your health record booklet and that of your partners
CONSULTATIONS
DURING PREGNANCY
You can be monitored directly at the hospital by midwives or gynaecologists: 1 consultation/month.
It is recommended to get 3 ultrasounds done during the pregnancy: 1st trimester (12th week), 2nd trimester (22nd week) et 3rd trimester (32nd week).
An early prenatal interview with a midwife, on your own or with your significant other, is offered to help you sort out your needs, your hopes and your projects for the birth of your child.
It is MANDATORY to see the anaesthetist at 8 months of your term (you need to call for your appointment at the beginning of the 7th month).
You can also attend a meeting around breastfeeding held by the PMI nurse every month. It is also possible for you to get an appointment regarding tobacco or any addiction with the Hospital psychologist.
Childbirth preparation classes are given by the midwife (you can make an appointment as soon as you are 6 months pregnant).
Social workers
at the Bourg Saint Maurice Hospital
CPAS Le Verseau
Rue de Pinon
73700 Bourg-St-Maurice
CPAS Le clos St Martin
94 Grande Rue
73210 Aime
CPAS Moûtiers
159 rue de la Chaudanne
73601 Moûtiers
Centre d'exploitation des routes
409 rue de la prairie
73350 Bozel
HOPITALISATION AT THE MATERNITY WARD
how to proceed:
Your stay at the maternity ward is a special moment to cherish with your child as well as a preparation for your return home. The ward is organised so that you can keep your child next to you day and night.
2 paediatric consultations will occur during your stay.
At night, you can access the maternity ward by ringing the « Maternité » intercom located at the main entrance of the hospital. Please be kind to remove your piercings, jewelry and nailpolish before your arrival.
We kindly remind you that visiting is forbidden for people and children that are ill, contagious or have a cold. Fathers can be present outside visiting hours to participate, with the mother, in learning how to care for the baby. We also offer an introduction to wellness massages for newborns as well as wrapped bathing.
Fathers are allowed to stay at night with the mother if they want to, but need to ask the team for the terms of stay. Flowers are allowed.
after birth
your discharge:
Appointments at home by a midwife or the PMI during the week following your discharge.
Post-natal appointment: a consultation with a midwife or a GP must be done 6 to 8 weeks after the birth.
Paediatric consultations: the first month and then every month for your baby during the first 6 months after birth.
preparing your suitcase
for your stay at the maternity:
- 1 longsleeve bodysuit
- 1 velvet pair of pyjamas
- 1 wool vest
- Slippers
- 1 beanie
- 1 warm baby sleeping bag
- Water mister
- Music (cd, usb, phone...)
- Comfortable clothes, slippers
- Cotton disposable underwear
- Sanitary pads
- Toiletries, towels
- Blowdryer
- In case of bottle feeding: 2 bralettes that can hold breasts tightly
- In case of breastfeeding: 2 breastfeeding bras and a special cream for the nipples (100% pure lanolin)
- 1 warm baby sleeping bag
- 5 pairs of pyjamas
- 5 cotton bodysuits
- 2 wool vests
- 2 pairs of slippers or socks
- 1 beanie
- Nappies (1 pack)
- Bibs
- Cotton squares
- Toiletries of your choice, including shower gel, as neutral as possible
gynaecology and abortions
gynaecology
Consultations are for the follow-up and treatment of gynaecological pathologies. Gynaecologists will insure the screening and prevention for sexually transmitted diseases.
If you are in good health, two midwives are available to conduct a gynaecolocial follow-up or prevention, whatever your age, whatever if you have given birth before or not. Midwives are perfectly trained to diagnose pathologies and can then refer you to the appropriate physician.
Gynaecologists as well as midwives can advise you on different means of contraception and can prescribe all types of contraception:
- hormonal and local contraceptives,
- intrauterine, diaphragm and cap contraceptives,
- emergency contraception.
What can be done at the hospital:
- insertion, monitoring and removal of the diaphragm or the cap,
- insertion, monitoring and removal of intrauterine contraceptives (IUDs),
- insertion and removal of implants.
abortion
Our unit welcomes and helps women who wish to terminate a pregnancy. Abortions are allowed up until 12 weeks of pregnancy, which corresponds iwth 14 weeks since your last period. The abortions between 12 and 14 weeks of amenorrhea are treated at the Chambéry Hospital.
The follow-up is conducted by our multidisciplinary team: secretary, midwives and doctors. Hospitalisation in orthogeny is done in the maternity ward as an outpatient.
Do not forget:
- Your blood group card (mandatory in case you want an abortion)
- Your social security card or European Health Insurance Card or an attestation from the social security
Underage girls can be admitted and treated for an abortion completely anonymously (in French, "sous X").
useful links
Useful documents
Maps
Preparing your stay
Pied de page
+33 479 417 979
Monday to Sunday, 7am - 9pm
139, Rue du Nantet
73700 BOURG SAINT MAURICE
REPATRIATION
+33 479 417 932