HGT carries out awareness action and reinforces maternal care measures
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal death is characterized by the death of a woman during pregnancy or up to 42 days after childbirth.
In commemoration of the National Day for the Reduction of Maternal Mortality, celebrated this Tuesday (28), the General Hospital of Tailândia (HGT) held an educational action aimed at pregnant women and new mothers. The objective was to reinforce the importance of prenatal care, care during childbirth, and in the postpartum period, as well as to provide guidance on preventive measures that contribute to reducing complications and preserving maternal life.
The activity was conducted by obstetric nurse Amanda Fernandes, with discussion circles held at the Normal Delivery Center (CPN) and the Obstetric Clinic. She highlighted prenatal follow-up as an essential tool to ensure a safe pregnancy.
“Prenatal care is not just a protocol; it is an opportunity to monitor the baby's development, identify risks for the mother and child early, and prepare the pregnant woman for childbirth and the postpartum period,” explained the professional.
Amanda also drew attention to the care needed in the postpartum period, a phase that requires heightened vigilance due to the risk of complications such as infections and hemorrhages. During the action, informational materials were distributed with practical guidance on warning signs.
Approval among pregnant women
The initiative was well received by the audience. Ana Cláudia Silva, 27 years old, a resident of Tailândia and six months pregnant with her first child, praised the action while waiting for an appointment with the obstetrician. “It was very good because we learn things we didn't even know. I, for example, didn't know that some signs after childbirth could be dangerous. Now I will be more attentive and follow exactly what the doctor and nurse advised,” she said.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal death is characterized by the death of a woman during pregnancy or up to 42 days after childbirth, due to causes related to pregnancy or the care provided. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in 2023, about 712 women died per day worldwide due to complications associated with pregnancy, totaling approximately 260,000 maternal deaths that year.
Commitment to maternal safety
A regional reference in obstetric care, HGT performs an average of 120 deliveries per month. Between January 2024 and April 2025, there were 1,846 deliveries recorded at the unit, with no maternal deaths reported.
According to the hospital's technical director, Dr. Eduardo Rocha, the numbers reflect the unit's commitment to humanized, safe, and quality care.
“The hospital has an obstetrician available 24 hours a day and a qualified multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive assistance to the pregnant woman and the baby. Our focus is to protect lives and provide effective and resolutive care,” he stated.
Among the actions implemented by HGT is the pink risk classification, which guarantees priority care for pregnant women within 30 minutes at the Emergency Room (PA). The unit also maintains a Death Review Committee, responsible for analyzing each case, identifying possible failures, guiding teams, and promoting specific training to strengthen the safety of maternal and neonatal care.
Structure and access - With 51 beds, the General Hospital of Tailândia also has an Intermediate Care Unit (UCI), with nine beds — six for adults and three for pediatrics. Services are offered to users of the Unified Health System (SUS) through the Municipal Regulation Center. Urgent and emergency care is provided on a walk-in basis or referred by services such as Samu, Military Fire Brigade, and Highway Police.
