Giving birth? Here are the best maternity hospitals in the Philippines

To bring a baby into this world is possibly one of the hardest yet most rewarding experiences one could ever have. Many moms prepare for this months ahead.

Together with the nesting phase, preparing for delivery is filled with lots of research about birth plans, the best doctors, and hospitals where they can give birth.

We’d like to help you out as you figure out this stage of your life. So in this article, we’ll do our best to tackle the last part and give you a list of the best maternity hospitals in the Philippines.

What to look for in a maternity hospital

Looking at different hospitals where you can deliver your baby can be overwhelming. To help you wade through all the information, look into the basics such as the following:

• facilities – What are their facilities that support childbirth?
• accommodations – You’ll have to feel comfortable as you give birth. Remember, you’ll be in labor and it will get painful so the least you can do is to not worry about your accommodations after giving birth. Are you okay to stay in a single-bed bedroom or do you mind sharing with another mom?
• proximity to your home – Consider the travel distance. How long would it take for you to get to the hospital?
• safety protocols during the pandemic – We live in a rather unusual time so it’s important to also consider how the hospital handles births now. With COVID-19 in our midst, you’ll have to know the process.
• other considerations – Does the hospital practice Essential Newborn Care Protocol such as skin-to-skin contact (unang yakap), delayed cord clamping, non-separation of the baby from mother, and the initiation of breastfeeding? Not sure what that these are? The Department of Health explains it here.

Best maternity hospitals in the Philippines

LUZON

Let’s begin with Luzon as we look at the hospitals in the metro and the other parts of this island group.

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

If you’re from the south (read: Alabang and nearby provinces like Laguna and Cavite), Asian Hospital is a viable option. With access through SLEX, Daanghari, and other roads opening up, it can be easy for you to get to this award-winning hospital.

It’s one of the best maternity hospitals in the Philippines, thanks to its state-of-the-art facilities and good accommodations. Moms-to-be who have a high-risk pregnancy will also be comfortable knowing that its Obstetrics and Gynecology department has a Maternal and Fetal Medicine subspecialty that focuses on the specialized care of these cases.

Features

• facilities
  • 296-bed capacity, 1,245 doctors, 1,620 employees
  • premiere tertiary hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI)
• accommodations
  • rooms include a presidential suite with a patient’s room and guest room, executive private room, junior executive private room, standard private, semi-private, and ward (4-bedded room)
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • As of this writing, the hospital doesn’t allow visitors in all in-patient care units, but online family visits may be arranged with its Customer Experience staff. You may also learn about their safety initiatives here.
  • Only 1 companion per patient is allowed. No switching of companions.
  • Patients and companions are required to undergo RT-PCR Test.
• other considerations
  • now has online booking for appointments
  • may have a complimentary candlelit dinner or pre-discharge dinner (for validation)
  • may have a complimentary maternity bag (for validation)
• contact information
  • 6733 3712
• location
  • 2205 Civic Dr, Alabang, Muntinlupa, 1780 Metro Manila

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St. Lukes’s Medical Center Global City

In the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City lies St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City. This hospital ranks high among many moms who had already given birth because of its birthing suites and exemplary services.

From time to time, St. Luke’s also releases maternity packages like the Bundle of Joy package this July so be on the lookout for these different offers.

Features

• facilities
  • a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network
  • selective menu
  • private butler service
• accommodations
  • From the most basic rooms to fully furnished suites
  • presidential suite
  • executive private
  • regular private
  • 4-bed standard room
  • 2-bed standard room
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • Read this handy patient’s guide before you drop by St. Luke’s.
• other considerations
  • expectant moms can get admitted directly to their rooms
  • mothers who have given birth are served a three-course meal
  • also receive a St. Luke’s Mom and Baby bag
  • no need to leave the room to process discharge papers, thanks to the patient care navigator
• contact information
  • (632) 8-789-7700 local 5104, 1050 or 0998-582-2276
• location
  • Rizal Drive cor. 32nd St. and, 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila

Makati Medical Center

Makati Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in the Philippines, with world-class healthcare service. They are committed to giving best practices in healthcare. Thus, their healthcare servings for pregnant women are also the best. They are also offering prenatal and maternity packages.

Features

• facilities
  • has a Pre-Labor Room (Pre-LR), Labor Room (LR), and Delivery Room (DR)
  • Also has a birthing room and a private birthing suite
    has an expanded Maternal Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to accommodate more high-risk patient
• accommodations
  • premium private suite
  • presidential suite vide
  • private room
  • shared semi-private
  • ward
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • has an online screening tool
  • restricting companions to enter the clinic
  • walk-in clients without a scheduled checkup/appointment is discouraged
• other considerations
  • Mommy Wellness Care
  • prenatal care package for expecting moms
• contact information
  • MakatiMed 24/7 OnCall +632 8888 8999/ website: makatimed.net.ph
• location
  • No. 2 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines 1229

The Medical City

Any new parent’s biggest nightmare is to have their baby switched at birth. No, this doesn’t just happen in movies. Unfortunately, it happens in real life, too.

If you’re giving birth at The Medical City, you don’t have to worry about this because it attaches a baby tag to your newborn and a tag to you as well to make sure you go home with the right baby.

It’s a simple step, but one that’s well-thought-out making The Medical City one of the best maternity hospitals in the Philippines.

Features

• facilities
  • Accredited by the Joint Commission International since 2006
  • has a Pre-Labor Room (Pre-LR), Labor Room (LR), and Delivery Room (DR)
  • Also has a Lamaze birthing room and a private birthing suite
  • has an expanded Maternal Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to accommodate more high-risk patient
• accommodations
  • executive suite
  • deluxe room
  • small private room
  • shared semi-private
  • ward
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • now implementing the One Complex, Two Hospital Systems that allows non-COVID-19 patients to have separate safe access to consult rooms, diagnostic tests, and the like
  • also has an online screening tool
  • more info here
• other considerations
  • offers monthly prenatal classes
• contact information
  • Institute for Women’s Health at 8-988-1000/8-988-7000 Ext. 6338
• location
  • Ortigas Ave, Pasig, Metro Manila

Our Lady of Lourdes Birthing Clinic

This private birthing clinic is accredited by Philhealth and is licensed by the Department of Health. Do note, however, that this is a birthing clinic that accepts normal deliveries only. Other services they offer are Plus Essential Newborn Care, Well Baby Care, and Family Planning Counseling.

Features

• facilities
  • for normal deliveries only as this is a birthing clinic
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • restricting companions to enter the clinic
  • walk-in clients without a scheduled checkup/appointment is discouraged
• other considerations
  • provides postpartum care after delivery
  • prenatal care also
  • Well Baby Care such as immunizations
  • Family Planning and Counseling Services
• contact information
  • (0956)0952-363, (0910)211-2409, (0917) 877-1726, (074) 446 2017
• location
  • 48 Queen of Apostles Rd, Lourdes Subdivision Proper, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

VISAYAS

Now that we’ve covered Luzon, let’s take a look at the hospitals in Visayas as well for mommies in that area.

Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue

First up in Visayas is Chong Hua Hospital, which is said to be the “home of the region’s top specialists and sub specialists." It has a 660-bed capacity and is considered to be one of the most fully integrated healthcare facilities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

It is also a baby-friendly hospital with its maternal and child unit that caters to all expectant mothers–whether they are expecting single or multiple births. It is also equipped to handle high-risk pregnancies.

Features

• facilities
  • maternal and child unit
  • 660-bed facility
  • has Cebu City’s first and only Delivery Room Complex with its own Operating Theaters inside the unit
• accommodations
  • OB ward
  • regular private
  • regular private NPR
  • suite room
  • deluxe suite room
  • executive suite room
  • premiere suite room
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • now has a telemedicine service
  • no visitors allowed for admitted patients
  • one healthy watcher for in-patients
  • if fall risk, two healthy watchers
• other considerations
  • equipped to handle high-risk pregnancies
• contact information
  • +63 32 233 8000
• location
  • Mantawi International Drive, Subangdaku, Mandaue City

Cebu Doctors University Hospital

Located in the heart of Cebu City, this comprehensive medical education and research complex was founded in 1972. It was also the first hospital to offer nuclear medicine services and is accredited as a tertiary level healthcare provider. You can rest assured since it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

Features

• facilities
  • accredited by QHA Trent Accreditation from the UK
  • 300-bed capacity
  • 1,200 employees and 326 medical doctors
  • 3 delivery rooms that are equipped with an operating room inside
• accommodations
  • pay-ward room
  • semi-suite room
  • VIP room
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • screening done
• other considerations
  • its OBGYN department has an active Facebook page that disseminates relevant information for pregnant women
• contact information
  • (63) 32 255-5555 local 330
• location
  • Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

MINDANAO

Finally, we have the region of Mindanao. We list two options for you here: one is a government hospital and the other is a charity lying-in clinic.

Mercy Maternity Center, Inc.

What is a lying-in clinic doing in a list of best maternity hospitals in the Philippines? For one, Mercy Maternity believes in providing care to pregnant women. As its vision illustrates, they want “to share the love of Christ through the provision of midwifery care services."

Second, this is an option for mommies who believe in natural birth. So women who has this in their birthing plan can opt to go for Mercy Maternity Center, Inc. Here, they offer free prenatal services, labor and delivery, and post-partum care and baby checks, among others.

Features

• facilities
  • prenatal services
  • labor and delivery
  • post-partum care and baby checks
  • newborn immunizations, screening, and hearing test
  • pap smear
  • accredited by the DOH Licensed to Operate birthing facility
  • PhilHealth-accredited facility
• other considerations
  • conducts birthing seminars that include classes on fetal development and nutrition, labor and delivery, newborn and postpartum, breastfeeding, and family planning
  • has family planning seminars
• contact information
  • 09482909815
  • 09128104989
•  location
  • #10 1st Opal St. RGA Village, Dacudao/Obrero, Davao City, Philippines 8000

Southern Philippines Medical Center

This government hospital in Davao City offers prenatal services and post-partum follow-up checks. Its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology received its full accreditation back in 1984. It is also equipped to cater to both low- and high-risk pregnancies.

Features

• facilities
  • has a high-risk pregnancy clinic
  • accredited Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1,200-bed capacity
• safety protocols during the pandemic
  • COVID-19 prevention protocols in place
• other considerations
  • has a family planning clinic that specializes in family planning counseling
  • has breastfeeding and immunization counseling
• contact information
  • (082) 227 2731
• location
  • J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur