The Sensory Delivery Room at Mälarsjukhuset in Eskilstuna has been updated following a relocation to new facilities, while maintaining the calm, sensory-supportive atmosphere that defines the room. As part of the relocation, Wavecare has quality assured lighting, sound, environment and nature scenes to continue supporting birthing women, partners and healthcare professionals throughout the delivery process.
A new evaluation involving birthing women, partners and staff demonstrates clear and positive effects of the Sensory Delivery Room. The findings show increased relaxation, higher perceived safety and reduced stress levels among birthing women. Healthcare professionals also report that the sensory-supported environment contributes to greater calm in the room, fewer disturbances and improved workflows during delivery and labour.
Today, the Sensory Delivery Room is a highly requested option among expectant parents in the Sörmland region, with many actively requesting this specific delivery room upon arrival at the maternity ward. Experiences from Mälarsjukhuset highlight how sensory-supported delivery environments can play a key role in creating safe, supportive and positive childbirth experiences for both families and staff.
After nearly two years of experience with a Sensory Delivery Room, and now with an updated solution in place, the collaboration continues with a focus on collecting insights and developing future maternity care environments. The maternity department has also expressed interest in establishing additional Sensory Delivery Rooms as part of the planned relocation to new facilities in 2026, driven by strong demand and proven local results.
Read the Case here:
https://www.wavecare.com/malarsjukhuset-sweden/
Read the Evaluation here:
https://www.wavecare.com/evaluation-malarsjukhuset-2025/
