Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (BV ĐHYD, also called UMC) was established with the goal of caring for and accompanying pregnant mothers and children with the most optimal health care services at reasonable costs. The outstanding strengths affirmed over many years of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of BV ĐHYD are extensive professional experience in obstetrics and gynecology treatment, comprehensive support from other strong subspecialties, ensured facilities, and above all the electronic medical record management system of the first paperless hospital of the Ministry of Health.
The most valuable asset of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of BV ĐHYD is the deep team of Professors – Lecturers of the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Departments of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, who not only have extensive knowledge and models but also rich clinical experience, directly examining, consulting, and treating patients. The comprehensive activities of the department not only care for treatment but also research and explore the best treatment approaches for patients and train the next generations to always ensure the professional quality of the faculty in line with the hospital’s sustainable development goals.
With the core values “Professional – Dedicated – Precise – Happiness” throughout its operation, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of BV ĐHYD wishes to convey a message “Safety, protection, not forgotten” in the new era, when we need to live together with Covid-19. We, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of BV ĐHYD, are always a trusted health care address that ensures safety and the highest quality medical service to bring health, joy and satisfaction to our customers.
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Strength
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department has earned the trust of millions of people for screening examinations, treatment, and special care for both mother and baby:
Perform prenatal examinations and management; diagnose and treat pregnancy‑related conditions such as threatened miscarriage, missed miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, placenta accreta, etc.
Provide prenatal counseling, perform screening techniques to detect early‑stage abnormalities in pregnancy, especially genetic disorders.
Conduct multidisciplinary surveys and consultations, ensuring the goal of safe delivery for a fetus identified with a treatable congenital defect in the post‑natal period.
Organize prenatal classes – birth preparation with participation of couples.
Provide assisted delivery, labor‑aid procedures, fetal extraction surgery, obstetric analgesia (during labor, intra‑ and post‑operative); monitor and care for newborns.
Strengthen interdisciplinary consultations to achieve the best treatment outcomes for patients, integrating management of perinatal issues (cardiovascular, oral‑facial, etc.).
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of BV ĐHYD is a specialty within a University Medical and Pharmacy Hospital that has comprehensive sub‑specialties for support. Patients receive not only obstetric‑gynecologic care but also attention from clinical, sub‑clinical departments and other specialized centers of the hospital, providing a comprehensive treatment approach that enhances optimal safety for patients with multiple internal and surgical conditions.
In the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, patients receive comprehensive medical services in reproductive health, obstetrics, gynecology, and family planning. Throughout pregnancy and childbirth, the highly experienced team of doctors and midwifery nurses are enthusiastic, dedicated, empathetic, and accompany mothers and families in examinations, prenatal monitoring; screening for fetal anomalies and pregnancy disorders; assisted delivery, fetal extraction; monitoring and supporting breastfeeding; and screening for neonatal diseases after both normal and cesarean deliveries…
Another strong highlight of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department is the Prenatal Diagnosis Unit (CĐTS), as it is the department's spearhead. The CĐTS aims to early detect common pregnancy‑related diseases as well as fetal congenital anomalies through popular techniques such as ultrasound, combined with modern screening and genetic diagnostic techniques for chromosomes or genes of the baby, such as non‑invasive (NIPT) or invasive methods like chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis. Additionally, prenatal examinations also assess the impact of the mother's physical condition on the child's post‑natal life while still in the womb. This modern, breakthrough approach to fetal intervention demonstrates advanced obstetric expertise, aligning with global trends and approaching the standards of many countries worldwide.
Training & Research
Regularly organize advanced skill classes for high‑risk pregnancy care, periodic specialty seminars and provide weekly guidance documents for expectant mothers, training to support mothers in breastfeeding, health education counseling for pregnant women, and yoga exercise classes for pregnant women.
Accept and train undergraduate and postgraduate students: medical students, resident physicians, specialist doctors level I and II, master's students of the Obstetrics Department, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Regularly share experience, professional activities, and provide continuous training for staff. Organize periodic advanced skill classes for obstetric care for nurses. Every year there is a plan to elevate the professional level of doctoral candidates, masters, and Level II specialists for the department's personnel.
Conduct numerous studies and implement scientific advancements both domestically and internationally to serve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of obstetric‑gynecologic diseases for patients and the community.
Equipments
A modern equipment system that ensures absolute professional safety for deliveries, fetal extraction surgeries, and complex obstetric surgeries. Additionally, modern equipment provides the best care for newborns from after birth until they return to their parents' arms.
Family delivery rooms with comfortable spaces, equipped with all the most modern devices to support absolutely safe deliveries.
Modern ultrasound machines of the Prenatal Diagnosis Unit, together with comprehensive equipment to monitor the fetal heart health, especially for high‑risk pregnancies.
The emergency vehicle system of the Midwifery Nursing team is equipped with full supplies of medicines, materials, shock boxes, and the most modern means for caring for obstetric patients according to international medical standards.
The treatment rooms are arranged with modern beds, full amenities, private and comfortable spaces for the obstetric patient and one family caregiver.
A modern milk‑expressing machine system and sterilizing equipment for bottles to support obstetric patients in providing the best care for breastfeeding needs.
The baby bathing room is fully equipped for infant care needs in the first days of life.
Staff
The management team of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department consists of PhDs, Masters, lecturers of the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, specialist doctors, resident doctors, nursing graduates, specialized midwives with many years of experience, solid expertise, understanding of service mindset and obstetrics‑gynecology care skills.
