Klinik Donaustadt

We see obstetrics as a level of social development. Uncomplicated pregnancies and births are distinguished from clearly increasing risky pregnancies and births.

The motto is individual, risk-adapted care.

As a perinatal centre we offer normal births in the case of breech presentations, twins and premature births. The resources of the centre with regard to both personnel and equipment facilitate this approach. Elective caesarean sections are not performed at our centre.

The highest objective is a healthy mother and a healthy child.  The way to achieve this objective distinguishes us from many other departments since, in our experience, caesarean sections are not the safest way for mother and child.

Moreover, as a perinatal centre, we are the place to go for risky pregnancies and births and we look after the whole of Austria together with AKH Vienna.

The third focus of the department is the care of children with congenital or acquired abnormalities who require special care by other departments after the birth (e.g. neonatology, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery…).

As a centre, we also care for women with serious underlying conditions during pregnancy and childbirth by means of consultants.

Admission for birth ideally occurs when the cervix is dilated 3-5 cm and regular labour is under way. After ensuring that the expectant mother and baby are doing well, the woman should contribute actively to the birth of the child as calmly as possible. Bathtubs, Pezzi balls and birthing stools are available and are also used. Essential oils, acupuncture and homoeopathy help to alleviate pain.

We try to create a pleasant atmosphere for the woman in the event of normal progression.

In principle, we see birth as a natural process and do not want to pathologise it.

What we do not do. In the case of relative indications for a caesarean section we conduct detailed discussions for clarification and care for the women individually.

An accompanying person can remain at the expectant mother’s side during the entire birth process and afterwards.
No accompanying person is permitted at a caesarean section for reasons of sterility, hygiene and space.

For any labour that is progressing normal, the woman can choose the position and location freely. (water, stool…). We also attempt breech births in an all-fours position.

All modern pain medication including epidural anaesthesia is available at our centre at any time of day or night if required.

Die Geburt ist ein elementares Erlebnis und soweit medizinisch vertretbar, kann die gut vorbereitete Frau die Geburt selbst gestalten.

Available and very helpful for many women.

Natural, active support by midwives and paediatric nurses.

A clinical psychologist with a 20-hour contract is available in the mornings. A social worker from Mag 11 is also in attendance daily.

Very positive and gladly accepted by many mothers. We also do not condemn anyone who wants to let the baby be cared for briefly in the nursery after the efforts of a natural birth.

Sehr positiv, intensive Förderung. Wir orientieren uns auch im Bezug auf Füttern von Muttermilch bei Frühgeborenen nach wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnis.

Im Rahmen der organisatorischen Möglichkeiten wird darauf Rücksicht genommen.

Unfortunately interpreters for all languages are not available round the clock. In medical-forensic delicate issues it is attempted to obtain interpreters, in some cases hospital staff from different departments.

Positive, if a post-operational midwife present.