Doctors of the maternity hospital of the 5th hospital of Minsk responded to the claims of patients published in social networks

At the hospital of the 5th hospital of Minsk, a hat crashed in social networks: some patients complain about the quality of medical care and are dissatisfied with the attitude of doctors. Journalists “SB” figured out the controversial situation

Recently, the maternity hospital of the 5th City Clinical Hospital of Minsk has often been the focus of attention of Threads and TikTok users. In one branch, the patient talks about a negative experience and requires proceedings with the involvement of the competent authorities. In the next post, users stand up for the protection of the hospital - thank the doctors for their sensitivity and timely assistance. What is happening behind the walls of one of the largest maternity hospitals in the capital and how do doctors respond to criticism?

The risk of complications cannot be completely eliminated. In one of the video messages, which drew the attention of journalists “SB”, the Belarusian said that the doctor made a mistake during the ultrasound examination, which, in her opinion, was lost time for making important medical decisions. The patient has been in the hospital for several months to preserve the pregnancy. Another publication discussed a miscarriage that occurred in the ward, according to the author, there were no doctors nearby and there was no one to help. Another woman in labor said that with a large fetus, she was recommended a natural birth instead of a caesarean section, and also expressed dissatisfaction with communication with the staff.

Commenting on one of the cases, the head of the department of pathology of pregnancy Irina Kukhta notes that the patient, who complained of an ultrasound error, was fully examined in the institution, diagnosed and discharged. Now she is undergoing treatment at the RSPC “Mother and Child”. Analyzing the situation as a whole, Irina Kukhta draws attention to the fact that the discussion of medical cases in social networks is often based on emotions and does not always reflect the whole set of circumstances. Even with strict adherence to clinical protocols, the risk of complications cannot be completely excluded, since many of them are associated with individual characteristics of the body, the course of the disease or pregnancy. That is why before any manipulation, the patient signs informed consent, which is a common practice around the world.

- One of the patients complained about a faulty TV in the room. In the end, it turned out that the device was simply not included in the outlet. However, the woman said that she can talk about it in social networks. Caesarean - only according to testimony A separate topic of discussion is the choice of delivery method. Despite the widespread opinion about the safety of cesarean section, doctors emphasize: this is a full-fledged surgical operation, which is associated with risks to the health of a woman. Although technically intervention has long been routine in obstetric practice, it is still a serious procedure requiring anesthesia and subsequent recovery.

- Complications can be associated with both the action of drugs and anesthesia, and with individual characteristics of the body, notes Irina Kukhta. Therefore, if there are no indications for the operation, and the condition of the mother and child allows you to wait for the natural onset of labor, we strive to preserve this opportunity. Modern medicine proceeds from the principle of the minimum necessary intervention, when any action should have clear indications.

At the same time, experts emphasize that in situations where there is a threat to health or life, the operation becomes necessary and allows you to avoid much more serious consequences. Modern approaches make this process as comfortable as possible, the specialist emphasizes: - The so-called soft caesarean section is becoming increasingly common, in which elements of natural contact between the mother and the newborn are preserved. After birth, we lay the baby on the mother’s chest, ensure skin-to-skin contact, and also try to keep the umbilical cord clamping later. This forms an emotional connection and contributes to the successful start of breastfeeding. I feel support and attention. Maternity hospital of the 5th city clinical hospital annually receives about 3,5 thousand patients. This is an institution of the third level of medical care, where pregnant women with neurological and neurosurgical pathology are taken. About a quarter of all births here take place in a partner format. Modern diagnostic technologies are used to monitor the condition of mother and child, including fetal monitoring stations, expert-class ultrasound equipment. A wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions is performed using laparoscopic and endoscopic complexes.

Among those who are in the hospital right now is the Minsk woman Elena Panglish. Her daughter Pauline was born 51 centimeters tall and weighing 3360 grams. This is the third child in the family, the eldest children of Elena 18 and 15 years. Parents together with the baby have already received a gift from the President – “Batskavu Kashulu”. The young mother says that she chose the hospital herself, because she trusts the local doctors: From the first hours of her stay, she felt attentive attitude. Doctors always explain, calm, support. As soon as the results of the tests are ready, this is immediately reported.

It is especially important for women to stay in the family room. The third birth ended with a caesarean section, and while the mother was under observation in intensive care for the day, the father from the first minutes was next to his daughter.

- I wanted us to be included parents from the very beginning, says Elena. So that the father did not learn everything at home, but participated in everything from the first hours of the child’s life. Cesarean section was performed for the first time under epidural anesthesia. Everything was much calmer than I expected. I heard my daughter cry, saw her, kissed her.

Another patient, Maria Godlevskaya, was admitted to the hospital for 39 weeks. After examination in the department of pathology of pregnancy, doctors decided to conduct a cesarean section. The long-awaited daughter Olya was born 55 centimeters tall and weighing 3930 grams. The first days were difficult: the baby needed observation in intensive care. Now the girl, along with her mother, is in the second stage of nursing and is confidently recovering.

- Thanks to the doctors, everything is gradually getting better, Maria says. My daughter is eating well, developing, and I recovered quite quickly after giving birth. During her stay in the hospital, she managed to get acquainted with the work of several departments at once - reception, obstetric and physiological, department of pregnancy pathology, intensive care. At each stage, I felt the support and attention of doctors. They are always ready to give and help. Talking to other mothers, I heard similar reviews.

IMPORTANT

All the controversial cases, which we wrote in the text, are under the control of the Health Committee of the Minsk City Executive Committee, they conduct the necessary checks. The hospital itself emphasizes that medical care was provided in accordance with established requirements and protocols. Pregnancy and childbirth is a very tender and tender, but complex process. Often patients in a vulnerable state take for rudeness any word, even said in a whisper. At the same time, we cannot exclude the human factor - doctors are also people, although, of course, we expect from them the maximum sensitivity and professionalism. In this situation, it is very important to hear each other and meet each other.

basikirskaya@sb.by