Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center
Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center: A Century-Old Beacon of Maternal and Child Health, Safeguarding “Her” and “New Life”
I. Hospital Overview
Established in 1947, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center stands as one of the oldest public tertiary-level Class A obstetrics and gynecology specialty hospitals in Shanghai and across China. It operates under the direct administration of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission. Guided by its core mission of “Caring for Women, Nurturing New Life,” the hospital has evolved over 78 years from a single obstetric clinic into a comprehensive “Lifecycle Maternal and Child Health Management Center” integrating medical care, health services, education, and research. It has consistently ranked among the top three in China's “Hospital Competitiveness Ranking for Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitals” for multiple years, establishing itself as the premier institution for women's and children's healthcare in East China.
Currently operating dual campuses—West Campus (536 Changle Road) and East Campus (2699 Gaoke West Road)—the hospital spans over 150,000 square meters with more than 1,800 beds. It handles over 5 million outpatient and emergency visits annually. Its annual delivery volume has ranked among Shanghai's top for a decade (reaching 82,000 cases in 2024), serving patients across the Yangtze River Delta and nationwide. It also attracts international families from Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas, earning recognition as the “core hub for maternal and child health services in the Yangtze River Delta.”
II. Technological Advantages: Defining Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Through Precision and Innovation
Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center consistently focuses on breakthrough technologies in maternal and child health, guided by clinical needs. It has developed multiple core technologies that are “domestically leading and internationally advanced” in obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine, and neonatology:
• Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): As one of China's earliest institutions to perform in vitro fertilization (IVF-ET) (completed its first case in 1987), the Reproductive Medicine Center now completes over 15,000 ART cycles annually, with clinical pregnancy rates consistently above 58% (2025 data). For complex cases involving advanced maternal age (>38 years), recurrent implantation failure, or genetic carriers, the center innovatively applies techniques such as “Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) combined with Endometrial Receptivity Testing (ERA)” and “Optimized Intrauterine Infusion,” achieving success rates 15% higher than the industry average.
• High-Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine: Leveraging Shanghai's Critical Maternal Consultation and Rescue Center, we established a multidisciplinary team (MDT) model for comprehensive high-risk management spanning preconception, pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. For critical conditions like pregnancy-associated heart disease, diabetes, hematological disorders, and severe placenta previa, we develop personalized treatment plans. Maternal mortality rates have remained below Shanghai's average for 12 consecutive years (0.0018‰ in 2024). Concurrently, the fetal medicine team performs complex procedures including “laser coagulation of placental anastomotic vessels under fetal endoscopy (for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome)”, “radiofrequency ablation for selective fetal reduction”, and “intrauterine blood transfusion”, saving thousands of high-risk fetuses.
• Minimally Invasive Gynecology & Precision Oncology: The gynecology team proficiently utilizes technologies like the Da Vinci surgical robot and single-port laparoscopy to achieve minimally invasive and precise resection of conditions such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer, with a five-year survival rate exceeding 92%. For gynecologic tumors, integrating genetic testing (e.g., BRCA mutations) with targeted therapy enables balanced treatment-recovery-fertility plans, achieving an 85% success rate in fertility-preserving surgeries.
• Neonatal Critical Care: Equipped with world-class transport incubators, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) devices, and hypothermia management systems, our Neonatology Department treats premature infants (especially extremely low/very low birth weight infants), neonatal asphyxia, and genetic metabolic disorders. The survival rate for extremely preterm infants born at gestational ages <28 weeks exceeds 86% (2025 data), reaching internationally advanced levels.
III. Specialized Departments: Lifecycle Care for Mothers and Newborns
Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center has established a specialized department system covering the entire lifecycle from premarital to prenatal, antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as all developmental stages from fetal to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent health. Core specialty departments include:
• Perinatal Medical Center: Integrating obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, and neonatology resources to provide comprehensive pregnancy management. Features include “VIP Delivery Suites” and “LDR (Labor-Delivery-Recovery) Integrated Rooms” (all-in-one space for labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery), supporting diverse pain relief options such as doula-assisted birth, epidural anesthesia, and water birth. Handles 15% of Shanghai's annual deliveries.
• Reproductive Medicine Center: As one of the first National Health Commission-approved training bases for assisted reproductive technologies, it focuses on developing “Third-Generation IVF (PGT)” beyond conventional IVF/ICSI. This technology screens over 300 single-gene hereditary diseases and chromosomal abnormalities, helping families with conditions like thalassemia and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) conceive healthy babies.
• Gynecologic Oncology Center: Focuses on high-incidence cancers, including cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Implements cutting-edge techniques such as fertility-sparing surgeries and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Collaborates with Pathology and Imaging departments to deliver multi-omics precision diagnostics, helping patients achieve a balanced treatment-recovery-quality-of-life journey.
• Neonatology Department: Divided into three subspecialties—premature infants, full-term infants, and critically ill infants—with a dedicated 24-hour medical team. Implements humanized care models like “Kangaroo Care” and “Family-Involved Care” to reduce complications in premature infants, achieving an 86%+ survival rate for extremely premature infants (<28 weeks).
• Pediatric Health Department: Provides growth monitoring, nutritional assessment, early intervention, and psychological/behavioral support from birth to age 18. Specialized clinics include “High-Risk Infant Follow-up” and “Autism/ADHD Screening,” supplemented by AI-powered developmental assessment systems for early detection and treatment of growth disorders.
IV. Department Structure: Comprehensive Coverage for All Needs
The hospital's departmental structure aligns with women's and children's health requirements, encompassing clinical, medical technology, and specialized service centers:
• Clinical Departments:
• Maternal and Child Health: Obstetrics (General Obstetrics, High-Risk Obstetrics, Delivery Room), Neonatology, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Gynecological Diseases: Gynecology (General Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecologic Endocrinology, Cervical Diseases), Family Planning.
• Specialized Departments: Breast Clinic (Breast Cancer Screening & Treatment), Traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology (Integrative Medicine), Medical Aesthetics (Postpartum Recovery, Body Contouring).
• Medical Technology Departments: Prenatal Diagnosis Center (chromosome karyotyping, gene sequencing), Ultrasound Medicine (fetal cardiac ultrasound, breast ultrasound), Radiology (3.0T MRI, mammography), Laboratory Medicine (high-throughput genetic testing, prenatal screening lab), Pathology (gynecologic oncology pathology diagnosis), etc.
• Specialized Service Centers: Postpartum Rehabilitation Center (pelvic floor restoration, body contouring), Maternity Care Center (medical-grade maternal and infant care), International Medical Center (dedicated services for international patients), Prenatal and Postnatal Psychological Clinic (alleviating pregnancy-related anxiety), etc.
V. Medical Equipment: World-Class Devices Empowering Precision Diagnosis and Treatment
Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center continuously introduces globally leading medical equipment to provide robust support for clinical diagnosis and treatment:
• Imaging Diagnostics: GE Signa Voyager 1.5T Pediatric MRI (low noise, rapid scanning, reducing sedation needs for children), Philips Ingenuity Core 128 CT (pediatric low-dose radiation technology, radiation exposure only 1/5 that of adults), Siemens ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound (high-resolution fetal cardiac imaging).
• Surgery and Therapy: German Karl Storz pediatric laparoscopic system (3mm diameter, suitable for newborns), Danish Medtronic fetal monitor (real-time fetal heart rate monitoring), German Dräger Babylog VN500 neonatal ventilator (supports high-frequency oscillatory ventilation).
• Critical Care and Life Support: Medtronic ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) system (pediatric-specific tubing adaptable to varying weights), Swiss Schiller pediatric defibrillator/monitor (accurate detection of pediatric arrhythmias), American Masimo SET pulse oximeter (non-invasive neonatal blood oxygen monitoring).
• Laboratory and Genetic Testing: Illumina NovaSeq 6000 sequencer (supports whole-exome sequencing for pediatric genetic disorders), Roche cobas 8000 fully automated biochemical and immunoassay analyzer (rapid detection of pediatric infection markers).
VI. International Patient Services: A Global Healthcare Network Benchmark for Maternal-Infant Care
As one of Shanghai's inaugural “International Medical Tourism Pilot Institutions,” Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center pursues the vision of “Understanding Mothers and Babies, Understanding the World” by delivering comprehensive international medical services:
• Seamless Multilingual Communication: Staffed with dedicated translators fluent in 8 languages (including medical terminology), offering bilingual guidance throughout outpatient visits, examinations, and hospital stays. Key signage (department boards, test forms, medication instructions) is bilingual (Chinese-English), with critical notices available in Japanese and French.
• Dedicated International Facilities: An independent “International Medical Department” features private consultation rooms, a child-themed waiting area (with cartoon stickers and a toy corner), and international patient rooms (single rooms/suites with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and mini-kitchens). Maternal and infant amenities include cribs, bottle warmers, and sterilizers.
• Direct Billing for International Insurance: Contracts with over 20 global insurers, including MSH (Métropole Santé Internationale), Cigna, and Aetna. Supports direct settlement for outpatient, inpatient, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical costs, covering major insurance plans from the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Cross-border Medical Collaboration: Established “5G Remote Consultation” mechanisms with Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, and Singapore General Hospital. Complex cases can connect with overseas specialists in real time. Collaborates with Stanford University School of Medicine on “Perinatal Genetic Disease Joint Research.”
• Cultural Adaptation Services: Offers customized meal options including halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets; respects religious customs (e.g., Islamic prayer rooms, Christian holiday observances); all nurses undergo cross-cultural communication training and master maternal-infant psychological comfort techniques.
VII. International Patient Testimonials: “Beyond Expertise, There's Warmth”
• Emily (35, IVF Success, USA): “The doctors here are incredibly patient. My embryo transfer plan was adjusted three times, and each time the doctor explained the reasons thoroughly in English. The delivery room felt like home—so warm and welcoming. The nurses taught me how to hold and breastfeed my baby, and upon discharge, they even gave me a handbook on breast milk storage.”
• Japanese patients Mr. and Mrs. Yamada (premature twins): “Our babies weighed only 1.2 kilograms at birth. After transferring to the NICU, the doctor emailed daily updates with photos of their weight and feeding progress. Nurses taught us kangaroo care techniques. Now at six months, they're thriving!”
• French patient Sophie (post-gynecological tumor surgery): “The Da Vinci robotic surgery resulted in minimal bleeding, and I was able to get out of bed the day after surgery. My surgeon discussed the pathology report with me in French and even helped arrange follow-up appointments with oncology specialists in Paris—truly thoughtful!”
VIII. Contact Information, Address, and Transportation Routes
• Hospital Address:
• West Campus: 536 Changle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (near South Shaanxi Road)
• East Campus: 2699 Gaoke West Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (near Hunan Road)
• Consultation Hotlines:
• Switchboard: 021-54035206 (West Campus); 021-50933199 (East Campus)
• International Medical Department: 021-54035206 ext. 6000 (West Campus); 021-50933199 ext. 6000 (East Campus)
• Emergency: 021-54035206 ext. 120 (West Campus); 021-50933199 ext. 120 (East Campus)
Transportation Routes:
• West Campus (Changle Road):
• Subway: Exit 2 of Line 1 “Shaanxi South Road Station,” approximately 8-minute walk; Exit 6 of Line 12 “Shaanxi South Road Station,” approximately 10-minute walk.
• Bus: Route 926 (Changle Road/Shaanxi South Road Station), Route 94 (Changle Road/Fumin Road Station), Route 42 (Huaihai Middle Road/Songshan Road Station).
• Driving: The hospital has an underground parking garage (entrance on the east side of 536 Changle Road). On weekdays, arrive early (before 8:00 AM) to avoid congestion.
• East Campus (Gaoke West Road):
• Subway: Exit 1 of Yuntai Road Station (Line 7), then walk approximately 10 minutes; Exit 3 of Gaoke West Road Station (Line 13), then walk approximately 5 minutes.
• Bus: Routes 976 (Gaoke West Road/Hunan Road Station), 795 (Gaoke West Road/Dongming Road Station), 639 (Gaoke West Road/Yanzhong Road Station).
• By Car: The hospital has an underground parking garage (entrance north of 2699 Gaoke West Road). Arrive before 8:30 AM on weekdays for 2 hours of free parking.
• Airport/High-Speed Rail Station:
• Pudong International Airport: Take Metro Line 2 → Transfer to Line 7 at Longyang Road Station → Get off at Yuntai Road Station (approx. 1 hour 10 minutes).
• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport/Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station: Take Metro Line 2 → Transfer to Line 7 at Jing'an Temple Station → Get off at Yuntai Road Station (approx. 50 minutes).
• Shanghai Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1 → Transfer to Line 12 at Shaanxi South Road Station → Shaanxi South Road Station (approx. 25 minutes).
Summary
From its humble beginnings in 1947 with just a few delivery rooms to becoming a dual-campus “maternity and infant health flagship” by 2025, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Health Center has spent 78 years fulfilling its mission: “Guarding new life in the name of love.”
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