Five-star birthing facilities for maternal and newborn health
By SHALENDRA PRASAD
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr Alumeci Tui Taoi of PSH Hospitals Nadi with Priyasheel Gounder and her newborn baby girl.
As the world unites to celebrate an important day in the health calendar today, leading researchers across the globe have found that a satisfying birth experience can lead to important life influences, such as: self-efficacy, a sense of mastery and competency, and a peak experience in life.
The World Health Day 2025 theme is “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” focusing on maternal and newborn health by prioritizing long-term well-being for women and their children.
Birthing is the most profound initiation to spirituality a woman can have and the moment a child is born, the mother is also born.
Fiji’s largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital, Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) has a fully equipped birthing wing which includes a birthing theatre, private VIP and VVIP suites for mother, child and father.
“Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain – your life will never be the same,” PSH Hospitals founder and chief executive officer Parvish Kumar said.
“We offer world-class private birthing experience in a five-star resort style setting right here in Fiji at PSH Hospitals in Nadi. Whether you require a normal delivery or a caesarean section, we have got you covered,” Mr Kumar added.
“Our expert birthing team led by our specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr Alumeci Tui Taoi will ensure that every mother has a beautiful birthing experience in a luxurious and comfortable environment.”
Mr Kumar said the highly trained and caring midwives at PSH Hospitals also provide care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
“In other hospitals, a mother will not be guaranteed a single room and will not be able to have the comfort of privacy and personalised care and that itself makes a lot of difference for the mother and baby mentally and physically,” Mr Kumar said.
“Taking these factors into consideration, let us take care of you and your birthing needs.”
Priyasheel Gounder of Nadi who gave birth to a healthy baby girl at PSH Hospitals birthing unit last week was highly impressed with how she and her baby were taken care of by the team.
“We are truly grateful for the excellent care and support provided by PSH Hospitals during the birth of our baby girl,” Ms Gounder said.
“We are proud to support PSH Hospitals in their awareness and encourage others to prioritise health and wellbeing from the beginning. “
Meanwhile, this year’s World Health Day will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign will urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners will also share useful information to support healthy pregnancies and births, and better postnatal health.
Women and families everywhere need high quality care that supports them physically and emotionally, before, during and after birth.
Health systems must evolve to manage the many health issues that impact maternal and newborn health. These not only include direct obstetric complications but also mental health conditions, noncommunicable diseases and family planning.
For a booking and further information, log onto https://psh.com.fj/services/birthing/ and fill out the online application form.
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- SHALENDRA PRASAD is a freelance photojournalist based in Nadi, Fiji
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