SMH Maternity Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis - Updated July 8, 2021

Please be assured that our team of expert nurses and providers are committed to providing the safest and most effective care. We are taking every precaution to ensure that both our staff and patients are protected. Your safety will always be our top priority.

Visitor Policy Non COVID-19 Patients:

• A mask is required to be worn at all times
  
• Labor and Delivery visitation guidelines:
  
  • 2 adult visitors allowed during the labor and delivery process
  • 1 adult visitor allowed during cesarean delivery
  • 2 visitors allowed in recovery after cesarean delivery
  • Only one adult visitor may stay with the patient following deliver (post-partum). One additional adult visitor will be allowed to visit each day.
    
• Visitors may be asked to sit in waiting area during procedures including epidurals.
• Visitors may not stand in hallways.
• After delivery, siblings of the newborn may be allowed a short visit at the discretion of nursing personnel.
  
• Minor children of patient’s must be supervised during entire visit.

We ask patients and their support person to be particularly mindful with respect to social distancing in the 14 days prior to admission.

Patients and Visitors Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms:

If your visitor has been self-isolating due to COVID-19 symptoms, or in contact with an individual who has had symptoms, they MUST NOT come with you to the hospital. If your support person cannot pass our screening process, they will not be allowed to come with you.

Any mother with a confirmed COVID-19 case or who is experiencing symptoms will be supported in taking all possible precautions to avoid spreading the virus to her infant. For those who have or are suspected to have COVID-19, we have created policies and procedures to help ensure that those who have remained unaffected are kept safe and well. Only one visitor allowed through length of stay.

To protect yourself and our staff, it is important that you follow the latest government advice about social distancing; stay away from public places and avoid anyone who has symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. Please continue to refer to the current guidance on infection prevention for yourself and your household. Directions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in regard to pregnancy and breastfeeding can be found at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html.

We know this experience may not be what you imagined but we will continue to go above and beyond to help you get the most out of this experience while adhering to the guidelines set in place to keep you and your baby safe and healthy.

Prenatal classes and maternity tours are currently canceled.

Please note: this information was updated on Thursday, July 8, 2021 and is subject to change.