As premature births and neonatal complications continue to rise in urban India, the demand for specialised maternal and newborn healthcare has become increasingly urgent—especially in fast-paced metropolitan centres like Mumbai. In response to this growing need, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central has launched a dedicated Mother & Child Care Unit – Miracle, designed to strengthen fertility services, high-risk pregnancy management, and specialised neonatal intensive care for families across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Integrated Care from Fertility to Newborn Recovery
The newly launched unit brings together advanced IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) services, maternity care, a fully equipped Labour Operation Theatre (Labour OT), and specialised neonatal care under one roof. This integrated approach enables seamless clinical management from conception and pregnancy to delivery, postnatal care, and newborn treatment.
Moreover, the facility is strategically located in South Mumbai, making it easily accessible to patients from South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, and extended MMR regions such as Thane, Navi Mumbai, and surrounding areas. As a result, families can access specialised care without delays during critical medical situations.
Specialised Support for High-Risk Pregnancies
In addition to routine maternity care, the unit is designed to handle complex fertility treatments and high-risk pregnancies. By integrating obstetric, fertility, and neonatal services within the same facility, the hospital ensures immediate access to critical care—a crucial advantage in a densely populated healthcare environment like Mumbai.
Furthermore, the presence of a dedicated Labour OT enhances emergency preparedness and enables rapid clinical coordination during time-sensitive deliveries.
Advanced NICU for Critically Ill and Premature Newborns
A major highlight of the Miracle unit is its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), specifically developed to treat critically ill and high-risk newborns.
As per the press release, the NICU features a 6-bed intensive care setup (expandable to 7 beds) and is equipped with advanced medical technologies, including:
- High-frequency ventilators
- Neonatal ventilators
- Incubators
- Modern open care warmers
These advanced systems enable faster clinical response and improved neonatal outcomes, particularly for premature babies and infants requiring specialised respiratory support.
Access to Advanced Nitric Oxide Therapy for Newborns
Importantly, the facility offers nitric oxide therapy, a specialised treatment used to manage neonatal pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition affecting newborns’ lungs and heart function. Currently, only a limited number of centres in Mumbai provide this therapy.
Therefore, its availability at Wockhardt Hospitals significantly expands access to advanced respiratory and cardiac support for critically ill newborns.
Comprehensive Monitoring, Transport, and Nutritional Support
Beyond critical care infrastructure, the Miracle unit integrates advanced monitoring systems, neonatal transport support across Mumbai and the MMR region, and comprehensive nutritional care.
Consequently, the hospital ensures continuity of treatment from fertility care and pregnancy management to newborn recovery and postnatal support, creating a complete ecosystem for maternal and child health.
Leadership Perspectives on the Launch
Speaking about the initiative, Ms. Zahabiya Khorakiwala, Managing Director, Wockhardt Hospitals, said:
“This launch reflects our commitment to strengthening comprehensive mother and child care in Mumbai. With Miracle, including advanced IVF services and Neonatal ICU, we aim to offer a complete ecosystem supported by a team of highly experienced doctors and nurses, ensuring the best care for both mothers and newborns, especially in high-risk situations.”
Dr. Virendra Chauhan, Centre Head, added:
“By integrating IVF services, maternity care, Labour OT, and advanced neonatal care under one roof in Mumbai Central, we are better equipped to manage complex cases that require immediate and coordinated intervention, especially for patients across Mumbai and the MMR region.”
Highlighting the importance of early neonatal care, Dr. Fazal Nabi, Head of Paediatrics, stated:
“The first few days of life are critical, particularly for premature and low birth weight babies. With advanced ventilation and therapies like nitric oxide now available in Mumbai, we can significantly improve survival and recovery outcomes for newborns.”
Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Mumbai
Overall, the launch of the Miracle Mother & Child Care Unit at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central marks an important step in strengthening advanced fertility services, high-risk pregnancy management, and neonatal intensive care in Mumbai. By combining specialised infrastructure with multidisciplinary expertise, the hospital aims to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.