👩🍼 MNCU – Mother and Neonatal Care Unit
The Mother and Neonatal Care Unit (MNCU) at MCH Hospital, Raigarh is a special facility that provides combined care for both the mother and her newborn baby during the critical post-delivery period.
🔹 Purpose of MNCU:
To ensure that both mother and baby are healthy and stable after delivery
To support early bonding, breastfeeding, and recovery
To provide medical care for babies who do not need intensive care (SNCU) but still require observation
🩺 Who is Admitted to MNCU?
New mothers and their newborns after a normal or cesarean delivery
Babies who are underweight or born to high-risk mothers
Mothers recovering from delivery-related complications
For rooming-in support and basic newborn monitoring
Why Choose Us?
Both mother and baby undergo daily health checks to monitor their recovery and detect any early signs of complications. The unit maintains a warm and hygienic environment to protect newborns from hypothermia and infections. Mothers are also given guidance on nutrition and hygiene, empowering them to care for themselves and their babies at home. Additionally, we promote Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for low-birth-weight babies, enhancing warmth, bonding, and growth through skin-to-skin contact.
Encourages mother-child bonding and early care
Reduces chances of newborn illness through proper monitoring
Skilled staff available 24×7
- Clean, safe, and caring environment
- Free services under government health schemes
- Trained and compassionate staff