Women recovering from Caesarean sections at Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital’s Maternal Intensive Care Unit are set to benefit from improved post-operative care following a significant donation of three brand-new vital signs monitors by the International Women’s Association (IWA) Fiji.
The $25,000 donation is aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services at CWM Hospital and supporting the introduction of an Intrathecal Morphine Service for mothers undergoing Caesarean sections.
The initiative, led by Consultant Anaesthesia, ICU and Pain Services specialist Dr Sweta Mudaliar and her team, is designed to significantly improve post-operative pain management and recovery outcomes for mothers.
Intrathecal morphine, regarded internationally as the gold standard for post-Caesarean pain relief, will allow mothers to experience reduced pain in the critical hours following surgery. This will enable earlier mobility, quicker breastfeeding, and more meaningful bonding time with newborns.
The newly donated monitors will play a vital role in ensuring continuous and safe observation of mothers during recovery, supporting the safe delivery of this enhanced pain management service within the Maternal Intensive Care Unit.
International Women’s Association (IWA) Fiji says the donation reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting women’s health and strengthening healthcare services in Fiji through practical and impactful assistance.
They acknowledged Dr Mudaliar and her team for their leadership and dedication in advancing maternal care, noting that the initiative goes beyond equipment and is focused on improving the overall childbirth experience for women and families.
IWA says the goal is to ensure mothers receive safer, more compassionate and more dignified care, helping to make childbirth a more positive and supported experience.
