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IMQ Zorrotzaurre Clinic

Mother & Child Unit

You deserve the best care at the most important moment of your life.

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IMQ Zorrotzaurre, your flagship mother and child clinic 

We have an emergency service and the best gynaecology medical team  who will always be by your side. We offer personalised pregnancy & birth plans, prenatal classes, neonatal intermediate care unit, help with breastfeeding and 24-hour paediatric care.

Care during the birth 

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Respectful birth

Our aim is for a respectful and humanised birth and early neonatal care.

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Our figures

We are striving to reduce the number of caesareans, offer a respectful, humanised natural birth.

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Pain control

Any woman who wants them will be offered different pain control techniques while still being able to push.

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Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit

Units run by a highly experienced newborn intensive care team, available 24 hours a day and using the state-of-art diagnostic methods.

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Breastfeeding mentoring

Personalised advice and professional support to ensure you and your baby have a safe and satisfactory breastfeeding experience.

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Information Guides

Packed with tips and recommendations for each stage of pregnancy and motherhood.

Postpartum care

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24-hour paediatric care

Paediatric care 24 hours a day to monitor that the newborn is making good progress after the birth.

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Information Guides

Packed with tips and recommendations for each stage of pregnancy and motherhood.

Discover the facilities of the Mother & Child Unit at the IMQ Zorrotzaurre Clinic

During your pre-natal visits to the Zorrotzaurre Clinic, you can look around our areas, get use to the premises and have all your questions answered before the big day. An opportunity to get to know our team of professionals, feel more at ease and have the safe and confident pregnancy that you deserve.

Meet our team of gynaecologists

We offer you a personalised and holistic service provided by a first-rate mother & child team to care for you at each stage. 

Alvarez Sierra, Veronica

Ayestaran Fernandez, Cesar

Barreiro Rodriguez, Maria

Barrenetxea Arrinda, Julen

Burgos San Cristobal, Jorge

Cañas Sanchez, Pablo

Castillo Martinez, Marta Isabel

Celis Garcia, Ricardo

Cobos Baena, Patricia

Davalillo Bilbao, Iñigo

Encinas Romero, Aida

Franquelo Wierham, Cristobal

Garcia Cañibano, Lorea

Garde Garde, Iratxe

Gimenez Garai, Emilli

Gomez Iglesias, Marta

Gorostiaga Ruiz-Garma, Alvaro

Guevara Perez, Luis Mª

Gutierrez Cordoneda, Maria Julieta

Jimenez Viruega, Maria Rosario

Lobo Lafuente, Ignacio

Lopez Arregui, Eduardo Alfonso

Martin Sanchez, Ana Isabel

Martinez-Astorquiza Corral, Txanton

Martinez-Astorquiza Ortiz de Zarate, Txanton

Melendez Zalduegui, Miren

Mieza Arana, Juan A.

Modesto Caballero, Juan

Moreira Gomez, Maria Yolanda

Moreno Domingo, Julio

Mozo Rosales Fano, Fernando

Otero Garcia-Ramos, Borja

Romero Garcia, Angel

Rubio Lorenzo, Kristian

Sanchez Perez, Maria Nuria

Sanuy Aguilar, Carolina

Urueña Gonzalez, Julio

Vazquez De Pedro, Nerea

Villegas Gisasola, Itziar

Zulueta Madariaga, Jaione

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FAQs

I think I have gone into labour. When should I go to the clinic?
  • If you think your waters have broken, in other words, when you have experienced a loss of fluid that you can’t control and is not urine. That means that the amniotic sac surrounding the foetus has broken and is popularly known as ‘water breaking’.
  • 2 or 3 strong contractions every 10 minutes or not as rhythmically if you have a history of fast labours.
  • If you have begun to bleed as if you were having a period.
  • If you can no longer feel the foetus moving.
  • If you feel generally unwell or if you have a temperature for no apparent reason.
  • If you are experiencing a painful constant contraction that does not stop.
And don’t forget that there will always be a team ready to help you if you have any doubts or problem.

 

Where should I go to give birth?
  • To the clinic’s Emergency Department; they will take your initial details, give you and ID bracelet and will send you to the Obstetrics Emergency Department.
  • If it is a scheduled birth (induction/caesarean), go to the Admission Service so that they can coordinate your admission.
What documents must I take to the clinic?
  • Your pregnancy card or your obstetric record sheet with the results of the last analyses.
  • Documents that you have been given at your appointments: pain control informed consent, admission…
  • Insurance card (IMQ, Sanitas, Mapfre …)
  • ID card (DNI) or passport.
What clothes should I take for myself and for the baby?

For the mother, we recommend:

  • A couple of short-sleeved nightdresses that open completely down the front to make breastfeeding easier. 
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • A couple of breastfeeding bras with cups that open and nursing absorbent pads. 
  • High waisted or single use underwear, particularly for the first day after giving birth.
  • Your essential hygiene products: neutral soap, shampoo, a hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste, and all the creams you use. 
  • Change of clothes (loose and comfortable) to go home

For the newborn:

  • 6 cotton babygrows
  • 3 or 4 pyjamas 
  • 1 swaddle blanket 
  • Travel changing mat
  • Nappies
  • Toilet articles: sponge, etc.
  • Bibs
  • Rope to go home in 
How long am I going to be in hospital for?
  • If it is a normal birth, you will be kept in for around 48 hours
  • If you have had a caesarean, you will stay for between 3 and 5 days.

As regards pain control in labour.…

We will ask about your choice of pain control, your birth plan if you bring one, along with filling in the Informed Consent and we will answer any doubts you may have.

The epidural will be given, as applicable, when the contractions begin to be uncomfortable or painful. If things are going smoothly, you will be able to walk around the room with low doses of pain relief. 

 

If my gynaecologist cannot be at my birth, who will look after me?

There is always a duty gynaecologist at the Clinic, along with midwives, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals to look after you. You will be cared for and looked after at every moment.

You should discuss with your gynaecologist any questions you may have about the process. When you are admitted, you can tell your care team about your wishes and concerns.