Wockardt expands super speciality care to women health

Bangalore, Mar 08 (UNI) Wockhardt Hospital launched a dedicated Women's Care Programme on the occasion of International Women Day 2007 here today.

It has earmarked a 12-bedded neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a nursery, 13 LDR (Labour, Delivery and Recovery) rooms, and consultation suites, a press release said.

It was launched by Ms Priyanka Upendra cine actress and wife of Kannada film star Mr Upendra.

Dr Lloyd Nazareth, Head of Wockhardt Hospitals said "we have designed the Women's Health Specialty that it provides more comfortable and comprehensive facilities for patients and families".

The Women's Care Programme offers exclusive ante-natal lessons for mother-to-be that include yoga, diet, breast feeding, regular ante natal consultations.

Besides these, the programme also offers exclusive clinics for menopausal women, post-menopause osteoporosis cases, depression and stress, preventive medicine for adolescents, counseling for adolescents and fertility.

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