Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital: A National Benchmark for Maternal and Child Healthcare Services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

I. Hospital Overview

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital is a Grade A tertiary specialized maternal and child healthcare institution directly affiliated with the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission. It also serves as the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the Affiliated Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital. As the largest and most comprehensive maternal and child healthcare provider in South China, it is celebrated as “Shenzhen's Haven for Women's Health” and “A Lifeline Harbor for Newborns.” The hospital's origins trace back to the “Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Station” established in 1953. renamed as Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital in 1984. It attained national Class III Grade A Maternal and Child Health Hospital status in 2010, was designated as a National Regional Medical Center (South China) development candidate in 2020, and became a collaborative unit of the National Children's Regional Medical Center (South China) in 2022. Today, it stands as a nationally renowned specialized maternal and child health institution integrating medical services, teaching, research, prevention, and healthcare.

The hospital currently operates under a “three campuses and four outpatient clinics” structure: - Futian Campus (Main Campus): Located in central Futian District - Nanshan Campus (Newly Constructed): Serving western Shenzhen - Bao'an Campus (Managed): Serving Bao'an District and surrounding areas - Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Outpatient Clinic: Featuring specialized services like the “Maternal and Infant Health Center” The hospital offers over 2,500 beds (including VIP maternity suites, neonatal NICU, and pediatric rehabilitation wards), handles over 8 million annual outpatient and emergency visits (with maternal outpatient volume ranking among China's top five for ten consecutive years), discharges over 150,000 patients annually, with over 20,000 surgical procedures performed annually (where complex Level III and IV surgeries constitute over 40%). The hospital leads South China in specialized care volumes for high-risk pregnancy management, neonatal critical care, and early childhood development.

The hospital assembles a distinguished expert team led by the Chair of the Chinese Medical Association's Perinatal Medicine Branch and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. It employs over 600 senior-level specialists, and over 80 doctoral/master's supervisors. The team has collectively won more than 10 national awards including the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award. It has spearheaded the development of over 20 national standards such as the “China Maternal Mortality Surveillance Program” and the “Newborn Resuscitation Guidelines,” and led more than 100 national-level research projects including the National Key R&D Programs under the 13th and 14th Five-Year Plans. The institution ranks among the top 10 globally in research output and clinical influence within the maternal and child health field.

II. Hospital Technical Advantages: Full-Cycle Support, Leading Innovation in Maternal and Child Health

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital upholds the core mission of “safeguarding maternal and infant safety while promoting children's holistic development.” It has established nationally leading technical strengths in high-risk pregnancy management, neonatal critical care, early childhood development, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, and postpartum rehabilitation:

1. High-Risk Pregnancy and Perinatal Medicine: Shenzhen's Frontline Defense for Maternal and Infant Safety

• The Perinatal Medicine Department is a National Key Clinical Specialty, managing over 200,000 high-risk pregnancies annually. It operates a comprehensive “pre-pregnancy-pregnancy-delivery-postpartum” management system, achieving a critical condition rescue success rate exceeding 98% for life-threatening placenta previa, gestational hypertension, and diabetes during pregnancy (compared to the international average of 90%).

• Pioneered the “Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)” model, integrating over 10 departments including Obstetrics, Neonatology, Anesthesiology, ICU, and Endocrinology to successfully treat numerous extremely low birth weight infants (<1500g), preterm infants (<32 weeks), and mothers with pregnancy complications (e.g., heart disease, chronic kidney disease).

• Equipped with globally leading systems including the “Fetal Central Monitoring System,” “Postpartum Hemorrhage Early Warning System,” and “Smart Fetal Heart Rate Monitor,” enabling dynamic risk monitoring and precise interventions during pregnancy. Identification rates for critical conditions like fetal distress and placental abruption have increased by 30%;

• Implemented cutting-edge technologies such as “Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT),” chorionic villus sampling,“ and ”intrauterine fetal therapy," achieving a 99% detection rate for fetal chromosomal abnormalities (world-leading).

2. Neonatal Critical Care: The “Ark of Life” for Preterm Infants

• The Neonatology Department is a National Key Clinical Specialty. The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) has over 300 beds and is equipped with globally leading ECMO machines (5 units), high-frequency ventilators (50 units), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) machines (20 units), and a neonatal-specific MRI (the first in South China).

• Successfully treated over 10,000 cases of extremely preterm infants (<28 weeks) and extremely low birth weight infants (<1000g), achieving a survival rate exceeding 85% (compared to the international average of 70%).

• Pioneered “kangaroo care,” “family-participatory care,” and “neurodevelopmental supportive care” models. Collaborates with Rehabilitation Medicine to deliver “neonatal early intervention,” promoting preterm infants' neurological development and parent-child bonding, significantly improving long-term outcomes. Related practices designated as national promotion templates by the National Health Commission.

3. Early Childhood Development: Lifecycle-Based “Health Management”

• The Department of Child Health, a National Key Clinical Specialty, serves over 100,000 children annually through growth assessments, nutritional guidance, and early interventions, reducing nutritional disorders like anemia and rickets by 40%.

• The Pediatric Rehabilitation Department specializes in treating cerebral palsy, autism, and language delays. By adopting international advanced techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation, and TEACCH (Structured Teaching), it achieves an 85% rehabilitation effectiveness rate.

• Established “0-6 Year-Old Child Health Records,” integrating “Growth Monitoring + Nutritional Intervention + Psychological/Behavioral Guidance,” reducing the incidence of childhood malnutrition and obesity by 30%.

4. Gynecology and Postpartum Rehabilitation: A “Humanistic Haven” for Women's Health

• Performs over 15,000 gynecological surgeries annually, including laparoscopic/robotic minimally invasive procedures (over 80% of cases), hysteroscopic cold knife surgery, and vaginal hysterectomy, reducing trauma by 50%;

• Specializes in treating complex gynecological cancers (cervical, ovarian) and endometriosis. Implements a comprehensive management system: “Early Screening (HPV+TCT) - Precision Diagnosis (Pathological Subtyping) - Individualized Treatment (Surgery + Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy)”, achieving a 5-year survival rate exceeding 75% (national average: 65%);

• The Postpartum Rehabilitation Department offers specialized techniques including “biofeedback therapy,” “magnetic stimulation repair,” and “postpartum body contouring,” achieving an 85% cure rate for pelvic floor dysfunction and over 90% effectiveness in postpartum depression intervention.

• Equipped with “postpartum pelvic floor electromyography analyzers,” “magnetic stimulation therapy devices,” and “postpartum rehabilitation robots” to enable personalized rehabilitation plans.

5. Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care: Rapid Response to Life-Threatening Emergencies

• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admits over 5,000 critically ill children annually, performing advanced life support techniques including ECMO, blood purification, and high-frequency ventilation. Success rates exceed 80% for critical conditions such as severe pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple organ dysfunction (compared to the international average of 65%);

• Established a “Pediatric Emergency Green Channel” to achieve seamless integration between pre-hospital emergency care, in-hospital resuscitation, and intensive care. Response time for acute emergencies like myocardial infarction and stroke has been reduced to 10 minutes (national standard: 15 minutes).

III. Hospital's Leading Specialties: Nationally/Provincially Certified, the “Gold Standard” in Maternal and Child Health

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital boasts 8 National Key Clinical Specialties (Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Health Care, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology) and 15 Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialties (Postpartum Rehabilitation, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetric Emergency Medicine, etc.), forming a disciplinary system characterized by “strong core specialties and comprehensive supporting disciplines”:

• Perinatal Medicine: Ranked among China's top five for 12 consecutive years in Fudan University's Hospital Specialty Rankings; designated as the South China Branch of the National Perinatal Medical Quality Control Center; led development of the Chinese Guidelines for High-Risk Pregnancy Management;

• Neonatology: Designated as the National Neonatal Critical Care Quality Control Center; leads the South China Neonatal Critical Care Alliance; boasts nationally leading survival rates for extremely preterm infants;

• Pediatric Health Care: A National Key Clinical Specialty and the national standard-setting body for pediatric health care, achieving 95% coverage in child growth and development monitoring;

• Gynecology: A National Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology Demonstration Center and the leading institution of the South China Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery Alliance, ranking among the top three in South China for robotic-assisted gynecologic surgeries;

• Obstetrics: National Key Clinical Specialty, national standard-setting unit for antenatal care services, with over 90% painless delivery coverage (nationally leading).

IV. Department Structure: Full-Cycle Coverage for Diverse Health Needs

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital's department structure centers on “lifecycle health management,” encompassing preconception, pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and childhood care. Specific departments include:

• Maternal and Child Health Department: Preconception Health, Prenatal Nutrition, Prenatal Diagnosis, High-Risk Pregnancy, Painless Delivery Center;

• Women's Health Department: Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecologic Endocrinology, Family Planning, Postpartum Rehabilitation, Menopause Health;

• Pediatric Health Department: Child Growth and Development Clinic, Pediatric Nutrition Clinic, Child Psychology and Behavior Clinic, Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic, Neonatology Clinic;

• Clinical Departments: Obstetrics (including VIP delivery suites, LDR integrated delivery suites), Gynecology (including Minimally Invasive Surgery Center), Pediatrics (including General Pediatrics, NICU, PICU), Pediatric Health Clinic;

• Medical Technology Departments: Prenatal Diagnosis Center (including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling), Newborn Screening Center (including hearing screening, genetic metabolic disease screening), Pediatric Imaging Department (including pediatric-specific MRI/CT), Pediatric Laboratory, Pathology Department, Ultrasound Department (including fetal ultrasound, gynecological ultrasound).

V. Medical Equipment: World-Class Technology for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment

The hospital is equipped with globally leading maternal and child healthcare devices to support precise diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical conditions:

• Perinatal and Emergency Equipment: Fetal Central Monitoring System (including wireless fetal heart rate monitoring), Mobile ICU Ambulance (including ECMO, portable ventilator), Intelligent Trauma Assessment Device, Neonatal Radiant Warmer;

• Neonatal and Critical Care Equipment: High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilators, ECMO (5 units), CRRT (20 units), Neonatal-Specific MRI (South China's first), Transcutaneous Bilirubin Monitors;

• Pediatric Rehabilitation Equipment: Lokomat Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot, ArmeoPower Upper Limb Rehabilitation System, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (TMS), Virtual Reality (VR) Rehabilitation Devices;

• Gynecology and Obstetrics Equipment: Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot, hysteroscopic cold knife system, colposcope (with NBI functionality), painless labor analgesia pump;

• Diagnostic and Research Equipment: Gene sequencer (Illumina NovaSeq), flow cytometer (pediatric immune function analysis), fully automated biochemical analyzer (neonatal genetic metabolic disease screening).

VI. International Patient Services: Cultural Integration to Build a “Mother-and-Child Friendly” Global Brand

As a benchmark for maternal and child healthcare internationalization in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital provides international patients (including compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) with immersive maternal and child health services:

• Language Services: Multilingual medical staff (English, Japanese, Korean, French) and professional medical translators (covering perinatal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and other specialized terminology) support the entire process from consultation and examination to surgery.

• Cultural Adaptation Services: Offers bilingual prenatal classes (English/Japanese/Korean), newborn care workshops (including diaper changing and feeding guidance), and postpartum wellness salons (e.g., postnatal yoga, TCM dietary therapy) to help international families understand maternal and child health knowledge;

• Signature Services: Features “International Maternity VIP Rooms” (English signage, bilingual medical records) with “One-on-One Midwife” support; Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy offers “Ready-to-Use Granules” (individually packaged) and “Traditional Medicinal Dishes” (e.g., postpartum blood-tonifying soups) for overseas transport;

• Convenience Measures: Partnering with international insurers (e.g., BUPA, AIA, MSH) to support direct payment for overseas maternity care; offering cross-border shuttle services (via international medical transport agencies), multilingual patient guides (including department layouts and examination instructions), and visa extension assistance.

VII. International Patient Testimonials: “Professional and Warm, Exceeding Expectations”

• Ms. Sarah (32, IVF), Los Angeles, USA: “The Perinatal Medicine team accurately ruled out fetal abnormalities through non-invasive prenatal testing. The painless delivery in the LDR suite made childbirth almost pain-free! Nurses taught me postpartum Kegel exercises daily in English—I've recovered remarkably well.”

• Mr. Tanaka (35, late pregnancy, Tokyo, Japan): “With gestational diabetes, the endocrinologist created a personalized diet plan that kept my blood sugar well-controlled. The neonatology team saved my premature baby with ECMO, and now the baby is gaining weight rapidly!”

• Ms. Lin (28, postpartum depression, Singapore): " The postpartum rehabilitation department helped me overcome depression through magnetic stimulation therapy and psychological counseling. The doctors patiently communicated with me in English and even recommended a community mom support group. This level of care truly moved me."

VIII. Contact Information, Address, and Transportation Routes

1. Futian Campus (Main Campus)

• Address: 2004 Hongli Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (near Lianhuacun Station, Metro Line 3)

• Contact: 0755-12320 (Main Switchboard); International Medical Department: 0755-83366999

Transportation Routes:

• Subway: Exit B at Lianhuacun Station (Line 3), 5-minute walk

• Bus: “Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital” stop (B610, M329, M454, etc.)

• Driving: Underground parking available (fee applies). Navigate to “Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital Futian Campus”.

2. Nanshan Campus

• Address: 1201 Liuxian Avenue, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (near Metro Line 7 Xili Lake Station)

• Contact: 0755-26551333 (Main Switchboard)

• Transportation: Exit B from Xili Lake Station (Metro Line 7), 10-minute walk; Bus “Xili Liuxian Avenue Station” (M299, M313, M459, etc.).

3. Bao'an Campus (Managed)

• Address: 1188 Xin'an 1st Road, Xin'an Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (Near Metro Line 5 Bao'an Center Station)

• Contact: 0755-27866333 (Main Switchboard)

• Directions: Exit C from Bao'an Center Station (Metro Line 5), 8-minute walk; Bus “Xin'an 1st Road Station” (Routes 605, 610, 798, etc.).

Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital remains steadfast in its mission of “Everything for Women and Children's Health.” Leveraging cutting-edge maternal and child healthcare expertise, an international service system, and comprehensive lifecycle health protection, we consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate maternal and child healthcare services to patients worldwide. We actively contribute to the advancement of “Healthy China” and the development of the “Greater Bay Area Maternal and Child Health Community.”

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