I am South African and I had my baby in Hammad in May 2010. I was impressed with the facilities and the care of the nurses and the doctors. They do however insist on you breast feeding your new baby. You can book a private room at a good rate per night or share a room at minimal cost. My husband and family could visit me as well. Compared to the other goverment hospitals that I have seen, Hamad is world class.