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Matria Hospital

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Matria Hospital
FormerlyCradle Hospital Calicut
Company typePrivate
IndustryHealthcare
Founded2010 (14 years ago) (2010)
HeadquartersCalicut, Kerala, India
Key people
Dr Mohammed Kutty, Founder and Chairman
Dr Mohammed Kasim, Managing Director
ServicesMaternity hospital
Websitematria.in
The Cradle, Calicut

The Matria Hospital for Women and Children, formerly known as Cradle Hospital Calicut, is a hospital in Calicut, Kerala, India.[1] Founded in 2010 by Dr. V. K. Kutty, the hospital specialises in gynecology and neonatal care.[2][1]

In its first 10 years, the hospital delivered 15,000 babies.[3] Each time a new baby is born, the hospital gifts a mango sapling to the parents.[3][2] The tradition was started by Dr. Kutty because his mother was unhappy that so many trees were cut down to make way for the hospital.[3]

The hospital takes a modern approach to care for women and children, offering laparoscopy surgery and diagnostic services.[1][4] In 2015, the Cradle Hospital Calicut launched a mobile health app to help parents manage prenatal and paediatric needs, such as vaccinations and appointments.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cradle Hospital Calicut – Welcome to Matria". Matria. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "'One baby one tree' practice of Matria hospital turns 10". mathrubhumi.com. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "This Kerala hospital has a sapling for each newborn". The Hans India. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Return to India". International Federation of Perioperative Nurses. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ "App that Helps Manage Prenatal, Paediatric Needs". The New Indian Express. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2024 – via ProQuest.
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