New family-focused maternity facilities unveiled at Monaco’s CHPG
Monaco’s CHPG has unveiled new maternity facilities and a parent-child unit, allowing families — especially those with premature babies — to stay together and play a more active role in care.
Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) has taken another step in modernising care for families, with the inauguration of new maternity facilities and a dedicated parent-child unit designed to keep parents and newborns together throughout hospital stays.
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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène officially opened the upgraded spaces on 16 April, touring a range of newly redesigned areas including delivery rooms, an obstetric emergency unit, operating theatres, a birthing pool room and a double parental suite.
The improvements aim to offer a more comfortable and reassuring environment for both mothers and their partners.
At the heart of this transformation is a new parent-child unit, created to support families of premature or hospitalised newborns.
Located within the perinatal care department, the unit features four fully equipped rooms where parents can stay with their baby around the clock - a major shift from previous practices where separation was often unavoidable.
Designed to feel as close to home as possible, the rooms include private bathrooms, double beds and dedicated space for infant care.
Shared living areas also allow families to spend time together during what can be emotionally demanding hospital stays.
Medical teams say the unit represents a significant evolution in care. By allowing parents to remain present at all times, it not only strengthens early bonding but also changes the way care is delivered, with parents becoming actively involved alongside healthcare professionals.
The project, funded by a €3.5 million donation, also helps reduce the stress of hospitalisation while preparing families more confidently for returning home.
Together, these new facilities mark the completion of CHPG’s broader Mother-Child Centre - a comprehensive, family-centred approach to maternity and neonatal care that places emotional wellbeing alongside medical expertise.