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I’m in MB, our cases are still relatively low and we were about 2 weeks behind ON and BC in getting our first cases. This is the latest from my appointment yesterday- When you go to triage, you have to go alone, once you’re admitted, then you’re allowed one support person. At the moment they are allowed to come and go, but would prefer that it’s limited. But they will not feed my SO. No other visitors. Staff will be gloved/gown/masked, so neither of us have to be. While the whole pandemic and delivering during it is stressful especially not knowing what will change by delivery and if things will get worse or not. I feel quite confident in the protocols that have been taken to ensuring everyone’s safety. Honestly, we wouldn’t have had visitors anyway at the hospital, I’ll miss my doula this time. Just hoping everything goes smoothly and I can labour at home for as long as possible before going in, then be in and out quickly!
Covid 19 and hospital policies!
Curious on what hospital policies are and where you are located.
I'm in ontario canada and due in 5 weeks. As it sits right now, we can have 1 support person, however that person cannot leave. If they do they cannot come back. I was told to bring as little with me as possible,and if my SO leaves and cant come back, I will either have to take the baby to car for car seat, or they MAY allow him up to get me and baby. I am planning a c section, and my SO will not be allowed in the OR, and my midwife may not be allowed either. The midwifes will take the baby make sure she is good and then she will be brought to my SO waiting outside the room while I get my tubes done and stitched up. We have not had too many cases in my small area, I've seen much more strict hospitals in ontario (support people only allowed to stay for 1-2 hours after baby is born etc), but it made me wonder on different policies. Also I know everything is changing day by day, and I understand it's for safety but how to do you feel about your hospital policies?
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My due date is in 2 weeks. Baby will come when it comes, but we don’t know if it’s better go deliver sooner rather than later before we do see more spikes or if we would rather be closer to our due date, because then any people who were silly enough to get together for Easter should be symptomatic by then 🤷♀️
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Ontario seems to be slowing down a bit. The last few days have still seen lots of cases (in the 400 range a day)BUT it's been lower then the last few weeks of daily cases . I'm hoping we don't see a crazy surge and cases continue to decline. Although I originally had 5 weeks until my c section, if I test positive for cholestasis, then depending on levels il only have 2-3 weeks until baby comes.
Delivering in Houston Tx and the policy in my hospital is I can have one support person the whole time I am there with them not leaving at all and I am also allowed my Doula if I hired one. No visitors.
sl
I know right? I am so grateful for that. Its my first time so I am extremely nervous and want a natural delivery thats why I hired my doula. I hope things dont change but if they do I am still super thankful if only my husband is there ❤️
s1
That's awesome that you can still have a doula of wanted. I've seen alot of people say their hospital counts as their support person so it's a choice between doula or partner/support person.
I’m in the US (NC) and my hospital is allowing 1 support person during delivery (vaginal or csection) and they can stay the entire hospital stay with you. If they leave they can not come back. I’m also having a csection and I’m glad that my husband is allowed in the OR with me! We have a 10yr old and 2yr old, so my husband will not be staying the entire hospital stay, but as long as I have no complications I should be sent home in 48hrs. However, I heard my hospital is releasing csection mamas in 36hrs, so I’m gonna ask my doctor about that tomorrow at my appointment. I’ll bring the car seat to my room when we get to the hospital, that way it’s already there for discharge.
I’m in MA. We were allowed one support person, no visitors. They fed him so that he didn’t need to leave the labor and delivery wing, but he was allowed to technically. We had to wear masks anytime anyone came in the room. They tried getting people out and home in about 24 hours but we stayed 2 nights anyways because they were watching baby’s weight and jaundice levels. They said it’s hard because they’re caught between wanting to send people home, and on the other hand, not wanting them to have to make more trips out to the doctor once they do get discharged. They were really really good to us and hooked us up w extra diapers and stuff to take home just in case. It was a weird experience but really positive overall.
Our hospital allows 1 person for support and they must stay the entire stay. Temperature is taken and if they have a fever you need a new support person. I fully support it. You have fathers lying about symptoms so they don’t miss the birth and you don’t know who is not washing hands and social distancing.
s1
Very true. With my first we constantly had people in and out. And I get they were all excited and honestly at the time I didn't think much of it cuz I was exhausted, but yes the bonus is not having so many visitors, and not having to tell people you dont want them there haha. I just hope things calm down a bit so family can atleast come to the house afterwards to meet her, or atleast hoping it doesnt go on for a super long time so shes still a cuddly little newborn when family gets to meet her lol. We are very close to both my side and my in laws so it just feels weird that we are basically planning that nobody can visit once home!
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I totally understand why they are strict. I read a great article a mom wrote about giving birth recently with restrictions and she put a positive spin on it. Said how it was more calm with no visitors rushing in and gave her and her husband time together just the 2 of them. I get it sucks but my 1st was in the nicu and no visitors allowed and it was so relaxing not having to worry about who is coming when.
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The hospital I work at is also the hospital I will birth at. Right now, the policy in labor and delivery and the mommy/baby unit is one support person per mommy. A doula counts as a support person because they don't provide medical care. It's recommended the support person stay in the room at all times with the mommy but they're not going to stop them from going to get the carseat or leaving to care for a pet.
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