The Family Room in the country’s largest children’s hospital is located in the neonatology department. Most often, we are visited by families of infants who are in intensive care. Here, parents can be close to their child, help medical staff care for the little ones, have coffee, or warm up lunch. There is also a room where mothers can comfortably express milk for their babies.
National Children’s Specialized Hospital “Okhmatdyt”
28/1 Viacheslav Chornovil Street, Kyiv
Hours: 24/7
“Our twins were born as a result of an emergency cesarean section. The babies were in critical condition, could not breathe on their own, were on ventilators—that’s how they ended up in intensive care. Nick stayed there for a week, and Alex had lower indicators, so he remained in intensive care for almost a month,” Ira shared.
During treatment, the couple faced a choice: either separate the children and send the father home with Nick while Alex stayed with mom at the hospital, or keep the whole family together. They chose the second option, of course.
“As a father, this room helped me tremendously. I can’t even try to imagine how all of this would have happened without such a place, how difficult it would be for mothers to do everything on their own,” Viktor admitted.
The Family Room became both a temporary home and a place of emotional support.
“The administrator ladies were especially supportive. They always ask how things are going, how the children are, remember each family’s story and condition. They managed to delicately support us and create a favorable emotional climate,” Ira recalled.
