Georgetown: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), said that during the year 2014 the institution successfully delivered 6,085 babies.
In total the hospital did 6,179 deliveries however, 94 of those deliveries were still births. Out of the 6,179 deliveries 1,332 were born to teenage mothers ranging from under 14 to 19 years old. Annually, GPHC delivers the highest number of babies compared to other hospitals since it covers the largest catchment area and it is also the national referral hospital, where mothers are directed to come during complicated pregnancies. Deliveries at the hospital in December, 2014 surpassed the other months with a total of 610 babies being delivered. From December 24, 2014 to January 1, 2015 there was a spike in deliveries which resulted in 168 babies being born at the hospital during this period.
In 2014, the hospital had a total of 11 maternal deaths. Five of these deaths were women referred from other health institutions. 19-year-old Marina Persaud was the last maternal death for 2014. GPHC’s maternity ward admitted 9,735 patients for 2014. Pregnant women are sometimes admitted to the hospital for observation though they may not necessarily meet delivery time.
The hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Antenatal Clinic also saw a total of 10,813 women. These statics exclude Kitty Health Centre, Campbellville Health Centre, Industry Health Centre and Enmore Polyclinic managed by the hospital, where many pregnant women also attend. GPHC extends condolences to the bereaved families of all the women who passed away as a result of complications sustained during child birth. The hospital reiterates its commitment to the public and looks forward to providing more quality service in 2015.
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