Special Delivery

The team at Matilda Hospital answer all your questions about giving birth in Hong Kong.

Having a baby as an expat here can be a scary thing to go through, especially when we lack the presence of family and close friends. So, there’s a real need for external support and knowledge. Matilda Hospital staff have looked after new mothers and mums-to-be for more than 110 years. We put 10 questions to Matilda maternity manager SING CHU.

#1 “What types of rooms are available in the maternity department?”

There’s quite a choice: VIP, private, twin and standard rooms (four beds); all have ensuite bathroom facilities and bedside medical equipment. For shared rooms, there are privacy screens. We suggest ladies let us know their preference at the time of making the maternity booking through the obstetrician. It does depend on availability at the actual admitting time though.

Those who are having a vaginal delivery will be admitted to a private delivery room and then transferred to the chosen room category after baby is born.

#2 “Can my partner spend the night with me in the hospital?”

Yes, our delivery rooms, VIP rooms and private rooms come with a sofa bed and partners are welcome to stay at no extra room charge.

#3 “Do I need to pay a deposit prior to delivery at the Matilda?”

There is no booking deposit, but a deposit is required on admission, which will be deducted from the bill on discharge. A booking is made through the obstetrician’s clinic. As soon as the doctor confirms the pregnancy and submits the laboratory and blood test reports, the hospital will check the booking information and send through a confirmation.

#4 “Are lactation consultants on call in the postpartum ward?”