Healthcare information for women, children and families
Explore the confirmed services associated with Al Shifa Maternity Home. Individual assessment, suitability and care planning are determined by the relevant healthcare professional.
Service directory
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Maternity Care
Antenatal, delivery and postnatal care supporting mothers through every stage of pregnancy.
Maternity care covers general support before, during and after pregnancy, guided by a healthcare professional. The support you receive is shaped by your individual pregnancy needs and clinical assessment rather than a fixed plan.
Good to know
- Care is planned around your stage of pregnancy and personal health, as assessed by the treating clinician.
- General support may include routine check-ins and guidance on wellbeing where clinically appropriate.
- Your clinician discusses suitable next steps with you and welcomes your questions along the way.
The details of your maternity care are determined by your clinician following assessment. This page is general information, not a treatment plan.
Contact the ClinicGynecology Procedures
Women's health consultations and gynecological procedures in a safe clinical setting.
Gynecological care begins with consultation and assessment. Any care that may be recommended is discussed with you first and depends on clinical findings — not every concern calls for the same approach.
Good to know
- Care starts with a consultation to understand your concerns and health history.
- Where appropriate, recommendations are based on assessment and explained to you beforehand.
- You are encouraged to ask questions about anything you are unsure of before deciding on next steps.
Specific gynecological recommendations depend on individual consultation and assessment by a qualified clinician.
Contact the ClinicUltrasound & CTG
Ultrasound imaging and cardiotocography (CTG) to monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing.
Ultrasound and CTG are tools that may support clinical assessment and pregnancy monitoring when a clinician considers them appropriate. Their use, timing and interpretation are guided by the treating clinician.
Good to know
- Whether ultrasound or CTG is suitable is decided by the treating clinician based on your situation.
- They may help monitor wellbeing during pregnancy where it is clinically indicated.
- Timing and any findings are explained to you by the healthcare professional responsible for your care.
Suitability, timing and interpretation of ultrasound and CTG are determined by the treating clinician.
Contact the ClinicPediatrics Care
Care for newborns and children, from routine check-ups to attentive clinical support.
Pediatric care offers general healthcare guidance and support for infants and children. The support provided depends on the child's needs and clinical assessment.
Good to know
- Guidance is tailored to the child's age, wellbeing and the clinician's assessment.
- Parents and caregivers can discuss concerns and ask questions about their child's health.
- Care focuses on supporting the child's general wellbeing where clinically appropriate.
If a child has urgent or severe symptoms, seek immediate assessment from your nearest local emergency service.
Contact the ClinicFamily Planning
Confidential family planning guidance and services tailored to individual needs.
Family planning provides a confidential space to discuss your needs and learn, in general terms, about the kinds of options that may be considered. What is suitable varies from person to person.
Good to know
- Discussions are confidential and focused on your individual needs and questions.
- General education helps you understand the sorts of options that may be discussed with a clinician.
- Any recommendation depends on your medical history and personal circumstances.
Suitable family-planning options vary by medical history and personal needs, and are discussed with a qualified clinician.
Contact the ClinicDiagnostic Services
Diagnostic testing to support accurate assessment and informed clinical decisions.
Diagnostic support may be requested or recommended by a healthcare professional to help inform clinical decisions. What is appropriate depends on the clinical context.
Good to know
- Diagnostic support is considered when a healthcare professional believes it may help your care.
- Your clinician explains why any diagnostic step is recommended and what it generally involves.
- Availability of specific diagnostic support should be confirmed with the clinic.
Availability of diagnostic support must be confirmed with the clinic, and its use is guided by a healthcare professional.
Contact the ClinicNeed help identifying the appropriate service?
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