Dr Rahul Sen has been practising obstetrics and gynaecology for over 17 years. He is currently an obstetrician at Prince of Wales Private Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women which are located in Randwick, Sydney. Whether you are expecting your first child or are looking for specialist gynaecological services, Dr Sen dedicates his practice to offering women the highest level of care and expertise.

The Prince of Wales Private Hospital is purely a private hospital, and it is generally better geared for private patients. The main advantage of POWPH is that there is a night nursery, where the staff can look after your newborn baby for a few hours overnight, and allow you some much needed sleep.

There is also the very popular Little Luxuries programme – the hospital has created a post-natal “ward” on the 6th floor at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Coogee for post-natal women. There is a midwife present 24 hours per day, and, if eligible, you can spend half your post-natal stay in the hotel.

The cost is covered by your fund, unless you are with NIB. The hospital has more operating theatres in action than RHW, if you need an emergency caesarean section during the day, and is happy to support elective caesarean section if you want one. The hospital’s new caesarean policy allows you to breastfeed in the recovery room of the operating theatres. This is achievable for most caesarean sections, and is a significant improvement on the old system.

The main disadvantage of POWPH is the shortage of single rooms. Because of that you are most likely to spend your first night in a shared room with one other woman, even though it is a private hospital. Also the quality and consistency of post-natal care can be patchy, because the hospital relies on agency and non-midwifery staff on the post-natal wards.

The midwives also spend a lot of time moving patients because there are not enough single rooms. The hospital is less flexible regarding length of stay – 4 nights following a vaginal birth and 5 nights following a caesarean.
I hope that this helps with your choice of hospitals. It is something that we can discuss further at your booking visit. Parking reminder: when you come in to hospital to have your baby please remember to buy a 5 day car park pass, as this will reduce your parking cost significantly.

At Prince of Wales Private Hospital, they recognise that each of our expectant mothers have different needs and expectations, with each birth a unique and personal journey.

The maternity team works with expectant mothers to understand your goals and provide the best possible care for mothers, babies and families. They offer support for mothers throughout the pregnancy, every step of the way, dedicated to providing a personalised experience in a nurturing environment while offering a full range of services to support mums through pregnancy, birth and into motherhood.

Prince of Wales Private Hospital have a highly skilled team of health professionals, including obstetricians and midwives and pediatricians, working together to ensure that you have a safe and memorable experience.

About Dr Rahul Sen

Dr Rahul Sen grew up in the UK but has lived in Australia for over 30 years. He began his medical training at the University of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The Canberra Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, completing his core obstetric training. Dr Sen completed his advanced training at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital in London, gaining extra consultant experience in diabetes and high-risk obstetrics, before he returned to Sydney to practise as an obstetrics specialist.

Dr Sen is experienced in both uncomplicated and high-risk obstetrics, as well as the care of pregnant women with medical disorders, such as diabetes and recurrent miscarriage. He currently undertakes the training, supervision and examination of junior doctors, regularly teaching and lecturing on maternal resuscitation, as part of the Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma (MOET) course that he helped to establish in Australia in 2009.

For more details about the Prince of Wales Private Hospital obstetrician, go to: http://rahulsen.com.au/locations/prince-wales-private-hospital/