IF YOU ARE IN LABOR OR HAVE A SCHEDULED INDUCED LABOR:

• Screening and Masks:
  • All support persons will undergo illness screening but won't be tested.
  • Masks are mandatory for all support persons.
• Evaluation Period:
  • During the evaluation, you can have one support person with you.
• Admission for Labor:
  • When admitted for labor, you can have the initial support person and one additional person with you.
  • If you have a doula or labor coach, they can join you at your bedside, in addition to the two support people mentioned above.
• Note:
  • Once a support person has joined you, switching them during the process is not allowed.
• Post-Delivery:
  • The doula/labor coach must leave after delivery.
  • However, the spouse/support persons can remain but cannot leave the patient’s room until the patient is discharged.
• Meals:
  • Meals are provided for all support persons while in the hospital.

IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR A C-SECTION:

• Operating Room Access:
  • Support persons cannot go into the operating room.
• Post-Surgery Meeting:
  • Support persons can meet with the patient after the surgery.