Clinical Services
The American Hospital of Paris Maternity Unit was designed to provide mothers-to-be with a safe, comfortable and private environment, for a memorable birth experience.
During delivery, you will be closely monitored by your obstetrician-gynecologist and an anesthesiologist. A midwife and a nurse's aide are present at all times. Neonatal pediatricians can also be called to the delivery room at any time if necessary. The Maternity Unit team is organized to provide car 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The unit’s high level of security is reinforced by the immediate availability, if necessary, of the Hospital's ancillary services (e.g. immediate embolization.)
Each delivery room is equipped with:
The new Maternity Unit includes a central monitoring unit which allows midwives to monitor mothers wherever they are, as well as the fetus, in the early stages of labor. An ultra-secure information system also allows the doctors to view pregnancy files from their workstations and to monitor the baby’s heart rate.
Anesthesiologists are available around-the-clock to perform epidural blocks and spinal anesthesia. During the postpartum period, they work with the obstetrician to ensure pain prevention. In the early stages of labor, a whirlpool bath is available, designed to ease the pain of contractions while maintaining a natural approach.
The new nursery is designed to deliver the highest possible quality of care. It has a special section to provide care for newborns who require continuous observation or extra care.
Experienced pediatricians specializing in neonatal medicine are available around the clock should an emergency arise. They will examine your infant at least twice during your stay.
The nursery is specifically designed to keep all babies within the sight and reach of staff at all times.
Although it is not a requirement in maternity units, the American Hospital of Paris has chosen to have a team of pediatric nurses on hand in its Maternity Unit 24 hours a day.
All caregivers receive specific training in emergency infant care and "painless healthcare" techniques.
As part of its quality approach, the Maternity Unit honors a Breastfeeding Charter to promote and support breastfeeding.
At birth, the baby is placed directly on its mother's abdomen for skin-to-skin contact. Except in special cases, all newborn care can be provided in the presence of the parents. Each room has a special area where mothers can provide care to their newborn on their own if they wish. This allows mothers to stay with their babies at all times, from birth to the time they leave the maternity.
Everything is done to enable fathers to be involved in the birth process if they wish to do so.
The new Maternity Unit is entirely air-conditioned and features 15 rooms and individual suites.
Each room has a private bathroom (including a hair-dryer) and a special baby changing area, a flat screen TV (with French and international channels), a mini-bar and a safe. A variety of services are available:
The American Hospital of Paris offers a free estimate of your expenses and of the reimbursement you can expect from your Social Security and private or supplementary insurance. Depending on your policy, up to 100% of your expenses could be reimbursed.
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>>> Ask for your personalized expense and reimbursement estimate. Contact our Patient Information Service.
Because of the administrative status of the American Hospital of Paris (hôpital agréé non conventionné) the Maternity Unit cannot be classified as a "Type II" establishment, although it is equipped with all the healthcare material necessary to qualify for this classification within the French system.
One of the special features of our Maternity Unit are the first-class facilities and services provided to mothers so they can experience the first precious moments with their newborns in a comfortable and luxurious environment. We offer rooms, junior suites, suites and room service. Young parents also have access to our establishment’s restaurant and tea room.ion et de proposition, ces comités contribuent à l'amélioration permanente de la qualité et de la sécurité des soins.
Yes, registration at the Maternity is required. It will facilitate your arrival and ensure you a room. You will also be able to take a private tour.
>>> Contact our Patient Information Department to book your room as early as possible.
Patient Information Department:
Phone: + 33 (0)1 46 41 27 71
e-mail: informations.patients@ahparis.org
If you are expecting and plan to deliver your baby at the American Hospital of Paris, we invite you for a tour of the Maternity Unit.
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American Hospital of Paris - 63, Bd Victor Hugo
