Sensory Delivery Room

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Wavecare - A better birth experience

The purpose of the sensory delivery room is to enhance the delivery experience for both the woman/couple and the staff.

Wavecare supports at homely atmosphere. This creates a calming effect and provides optimal support throughout the entire delivery process using light, sound, and natural scenery – all integrated into an intuitive and well-documented design.

Wavecare Sensory Delivery Room - Well documented impact

Wavecare Sensory Delivery Room has documented effects:

Lower risk of emergency C-sections

A clinical study of North Zealand Hospital in Denmark shows that births in sensory birth rooms have a significantly lower risk of requiring emergency C-sections.

Reduces need for pain management

The clicinal study of North Zealand Hospital also shows that the calming and stimulating atmosphere reduces the need for labor-inducing medication and better pain management.

How the sensory experience guides during birth

The sensory experience consists of themes that calm and guide the woman during birth. These sensory themes help the woman manage pain by allowing her to relax, feel safe, create focus points, and concentrate.

The themes combine nature scenes, music, and pre-set lighting options. The music is specially composed for the purpose, so sound and visuals work in complete synergy.

Arrival program

Consists of scenes from a bonfire by a lake and music and nature sound compositions intended to provi­de a calm and welcoming atmosphere.

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Breathing exercise program

Helps the woman in labor to maintain a beneficial breathing rhythm during contractions. This rhythm is established via images and sounds of lightly breaking, foamy waves.

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Relaxation program

Consists of various scenes from nature featuring blues, greens and warm colors accom­panied by relaxing music. The aim is to provide a sense of calm and comfort.

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Focal point

A point where the woman can focus in stressful situations to find inner strength towards childbirth.

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Welcome the new born

Sounds and welcoming scenes from nature, welcoming and celebrating the positive event. Intervention with audiovisual stimulation.

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How Wavecare helps the woman in labor

Giving birth in a Wavecare Sensory Delivery Room is a positive experience for both the woman in labor and her partner.

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Better work environment and communication for staff

High user-friendliness makes it easier for midwives to focus and concentrate on their core tasks, while the women follow the targeted themes.

Benefits for staff:

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What the staff say about Wavecare

“I think the night is completely different. I’m not as tired during a night shift; I can maintain my spirit the whole time.”

– Midwife, Nordsjællands Hospital

“And that’s exactly it – the sensory delivery rooms give us much better opportunities and inspiration to practice the aspect of midwifery that embodies traditional midwifery skills.”

– Midwife, Nordsjællands Hospital

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Wavecare is with you every step of the way

When sensory technology solutions are integrated into daily routines, Wavecare ensures guidance and implementation for the staff. This guarantees a sustainable solution with high satisfaction.

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Frequently asked questions

Implementation begins with an assessment of your current facilities. We provide guidance and tailor a plan to meet your specific needs, including physical installation, and staff training.

The solution typically includes:

  • Audio systems for soothing music
  • Adjustable lighting to set the right mood
  • Screen for displaying nature scenes
  • Control system with touch panel for easy operation

Maintenance can be handled by your technical team, but we also offer service agreements to ensure everything runs smoothly.

From initial assessment to full installation, the process typically takes 6-8 weeks, depending on the scope of the project.

We provide workshops and detailed manuals to ensure staff feel confident using the system. Training covers both technical guidance and practical advice on making the most of the room.

The cost depends on your requirements and chosen equipment. Contact us for a customized quote.

Absolutely! We’re happy to arrange a demonstration so you can experience the solution firsthand and address any questions directly.

Call us at + 45 33 22 88 02
Write to us at contact@wavecare.com