Maternity hospital in Vasco, Goa: having your baby at Pai Hospital
Pai Hospital at Vaddem is a maternity hospital in Vasco, Goa, caring for you from the first pregnancy check-up to the birth and after. It has its own labour room and its own operation theatre for caesareans, a paediatrician on call for the newborn, and it is open 24 hours for pregnancy and gynaecology emergencies.
What does maternity care at Pai Hospital include?
Having a baby is a long journey, and most of it happens before the birth. At our maternity hospital in Vasco, Goa, your care is planned in three parts: the check-ups during pregnancy, the labour and delivery, and the days after the birth. The same team follows you through all three, so your history does not have to be explained again at each step.
- During pregnancy: regular check-ups, blood and urine tests at set stages, and scans planned at the right weeks.
- At the birth: the hospital's own labour room, and its own operation theatre for caesareans.
- After the birth: a paediatrician on call for the newborn, and a check-up for the mother before and after going home.
Antenatal care in Vasco: the check-ups during pregnancy
Book the first visit soon after a positive pregnancy test. It confirms the pregnancy, dates it, and plans what comes next. Read what happens at the first antenatal visit.
After that, the check-ups are spaced out through the pregnancy and come closer together towards the end. At each visit your blood pressure, weight and the baby's growth are checked, and any tests that are due are planned. Bring your pregnancy file and all your earlier reports to every visit, so that the full picture is always in front of the doctor.
Consultations at the hospital in Vasco are held Monday to Saturday, 4 pm to 7 pm, by appointment. The reception is open 24 hours, all 7 days, and emergencies, deliveries and surgeries are handled 24 hours.
What if my pregnancy is high-risk?
A pregnancy is called high-risk when the mother or the baby needs closer watching, for example because of high blood pressure, diabetes, a thyroid problem, twins, or a problem in an earlier pregnancy. It does not mean that something will go wrong. It means more frequent visits, extra tests where they help, and a delivery plan agreed in advance. Read about high-risk pregnancy care in Goa.
When should you call or come to the hospital?
The hospital is open 24 hours for pregnancy and gynaecology emergencies, so you can call at any hour. Save the hospital's number in your phone early in the pregnancy. Call or come in:
- when labour pains start and come regularly;
- if your waters break, even if there is no pain;
- if you have bleeding from the vagina at any stage;
- if your baby is moving less than usual;
- if you have a severe headache, blurred vision, swelling of the face or hands, fits, or a high fever.
If you cannot reach us quickly, go to the nearest hospital. Read the full list of pregnancy danger signs.
The labour room and the operation theatre
For deliveries, Pai Hospital has its own labour room and its own operation theatre for caesareans, in the same building. During labour, you and your baby are checked at regular intervals, and the team tells you what is happening at each stage. If a caesarean becomes the safer way during labour, the theatre is close at hand.
Vaginal birth or caesarean section: who decides?
Nobody can say for sure in advance how a labour will go. Whether a baby is born by a vaginal delivery or by caesarean section depends on how the pregnancy goes, the position and growth of the baby, the mother's health, and how the labour progresses.
A caesarean is advised when it is the safer way for the mother or the baby. Some caesareans are planned ahead, for a clear reason found during the pregnancy; others are decided during labour. In both cases the doctor explains the reason to you and your family. For more answers about deliveries at any hour and caesareans, read pregnancy and delivery: your questions answered.
After the birth: care for you and your newborn
A paediatrician is on call for the newborn. There is no newborn intensive care unit (NICU) at Pai Hospital: a newborn who needs intensive care is referred to a hospital with a newborn intensive care unit.
How long you stay depends on the kind of birth and on how you and your baby are doing. Before you go home, the team tells you what is normal in the first weeks, which signs need a call, and when to come back for your check-up. This is also a good time to talk about spacing your next pregnancy: read about family planning in Goa.
What does a delivery cost?
The fee depends on the kind of birth, the length of the stay and any extra care that is needed. It is explained at the consultation, before the delivery is planned, so that you know what to expect.
Who looks after you?
This guide is by the Pai Hospital Team. Your pregnancy and delivery are looked after by our consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist (MBBS, MS OBG), with the hospital's nursing team. Call or WhatsApp us to book your first visit, and send any reports you already have.
Your questions
Is the hospital open at night and on Sundays for a delivery?
Yes. Pai Hospital is open 24 hours for pregnancy and gynaecology emergencies, and the reception is open 24 hours, Sunday included. Call as soon as labour starts or your waters break.
How long will I stay in hospital after the birth?
It depends on the kind of birth and on how you and your baby are doing. Before you go home, the team tells you which signs need a call and when to come back for your check-up.
Is there a NICU at Pai Hospital?
No. A paediatrician is on call for the newborn. A newborn who needs intensive care is referred to a hospital with a newborn intensive care unit.
When should I book my first pregnancy check-up?
As soon as you can after a positive pregnancy test. The first visit confirms the pregnancy and plans your check-ups, scans and blood tests.
What are the consultation timings in Vasco?
Consultations are held Monday to Saturday, 4 pm to 7 pm, by appointment. Emergencies in pregnancy are seen at any hour.
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This page is for general education and is not personal medical advice. Treatment depends on your own examination and reports, so please speak to a doctor about your situation. We do not carry out or offer sex determination of any kind.