CHILDBIRTH

Latvia’s childbirth departments will undertake to care for the health and safety of every mother and baby. Our clinics are high level medical institutions which provide quality obstetrics services to Latvian residents, but also to a significant number of foreign patients. Patients arrive here to receive medical care from countries including Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia and other countries.

Top 10 reasons why you should choose Latvia for childbirth:

• High level professional team. Our team of considerate obstetrics specialists is comprised of gynaecologists – obstetrics specialists, neonatologists, midwives and children’s nurses, who provide 24 hour care for the new family at this important time.
• Amenities and additional service. Patients have access to classic childbirth and modern childbirth medicines, watch births, as well as home births in comfortable and modern rooms with professional care before and after the childbirth process, as well as Caesarean section operations.
• Readiness for any situation. Should the need arise, modern reanimation and intensive care facilities are available, and we also perform acute and planned Caesarean section operations.
• State-of-the-art methods and equipment. The operation of Latvia’s medical institutions is upgraded on a continual basis by maintaining and upgrading the qualifications of our personnel and by introducing modern technology and innovative professional solutions.
• Natural care. The environment in Latvia’s clinics is designed to ensure that childbirth takes place as naturally and calmly as possible. The baby is encouraged to consume its mum’s milk, while mum is given proper training in how to nurse baby.
• Infant friendly environment. A neonatologist and nurse are present in the ward 24 hours a day to ensure the baby’s safety and to provide it with quality care. At the parents’ request, an umbilical cord and tissue stem cell taking service is available. Such a request must be made at stem cell banks by signing an agreement, while this service is provided in the maternity department.
• Assistance during the first days of a baby’s life. Mum and baby spend another three days in the maternity department. During the first worrying post-birth period, the patient can choose to remain under the supervision of medical personnel and to receive the necessary help and advice.
• EU quality standards. Medical institutions are designed according to the very best European care standards. Likewise, certified quality management systems ensure sterility and safety, in accordance with the highest EU requirements.
• No language barriers. Medical professionals have vast experience working with foreign patients and communicate fluently in several foreign languages including English and Russian.
• Convenient access. Its convenient geographical location means that patients can travel to Latvia simply and affordably by air, sea or rail. Flights to Riga International Airport are available from 77 destinations. Obstetrics institutions provide full environmental access to patient with movement problems.