*Wilkes Regional Medical Center - Wake Forest
No visitors will be allowed in the inpatient areas, outpatient areas, or Emergency Departments at Wake Forest
Only one partner/support person is allowed for birthing person
Certified Doulas are allowed to support labor and birth
Patients are now required to wear masks when leaving their rooms and when any visitors enter their rooms
Mom and visitor are required to wear masks when the nurse is providing care
Mom and dad can both be with the baby in the nursing room
Childbirth classes and tours have been postponed at the moment
*Wilkes Regional Medical Center
All visitors will undergo screening for fever, cough or other symptoms of respiratory illness upon arrival
Updated August 23, 2021
Wake Forest Baptist Health the updated precautions below apply to all Wake Forest Baptist locations.
Families are allowed partner and a doula to support them during their labor/births.
Family members and visitors may not visit patients.
All family members and visitors are required to wear a mask that properly covers the nose, mouth and chin while in any Wake Forest Baptist facility.
*Bristol Regional
Masks are required to enter the hospital
2 Support persons allowed: partner/husband and one additional person allowed for labor and delivery
Certified Doulas — considered essential workers (must wear masks at all times)
will be screened for potential signs of illness
will be asked several questions in order to evaluate any potential COVID-19 risk
will be asked to show proof of doula training certification
There are designated entry points for each facility
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates
Patients may have 1 guest in attendance if necessary
Visitors should be 18 or older
Visitor exceptions may be made for pediatric patients
*Franklin Woods: Family Birth Center
Allowing 2 support person/partner/husband per patient
Doula allowed — considered an essential worker
Engaging everyone in screening protocols upon arrival
will be screened for potential signs of illness
will be asked several questions in order to evaluate any potential COVID-19 risk
will be asked to show proof of doula training certification
Limiting public entry points
*Ashe Memorial - Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center
Everyone is required to wear a mask within the facility
Only 1 support person & a doula is allowed to accompany the mother
Family Birth Center at Johnston Memorial
Allowing 2 support persons; partner/husband and one other person per patient
Doula allowed — considered an essential worker
Screenings are conducted upon arrival
Face masks are required for all patients and visitors
Seasons for Women
Seasons for Women: Abingdon, VA
Required to wear a mask at all times
Patients are the only ones allowed in the waiting room
Seasons for Women: Kingsport, TN
Patients are asked to wear a mask or face covering before entering the facility
One visitor allowed during Ultrasound visits only.
There are designated entry points for each facility
Seasons for Women: Bristol
Allowing 1 visitor for the mother
Each visitor is required to wear a cloth face covering
Each visitor will be screened for potential signs of illness
Each visitor will be asked several questions in order to evaluate any potential COVID-19 risk
*Johnson City Medical Center: Shirley Palmer Family Birth Center
Allowing one partner and one support person & a certified doula
Doulas are considered essential workers (must go through screening protocols upon arrival)
must wear masks at all times
must show proof of certification
All are required to adhere to screening protocols upon arrival
Public entry points are limited
All patients/visitors are required to wear a cloth face covering
The neonatal intensive care unit at Niswonger Children’s Hospital will allow 2 visitors, who must be parents or guardians
*Greenville Community Hospital West
Allowing only one support person (partner) per patient
Certified Doulas allowed with screening
Each visitor will be screened for potential signs of illness and required to wear a cloth face covering, which they need to provide for themselves
The Family BirthPlace at Caldwell Memorial
CURRENTLY NO LABOR & DELIVERY AT CALDWELL - October 2021
No visitors will be allowed in the inpatient areas, outpatient areas, or Emergency Departments at UNC Health
Only one visitor is allowed for a laboring mother
No additional support persons (such as doulas)
Any visitors who are allowed must pass a health screening beforehand
Patients are now required to wear masks when leaving their rooms and when any visitors enter their rooms
Mom and visitor are required to wear masks when the nurse is providing care
Visitors are not allowed for outpatient clinics
Mom and dad can both be with the baby in the nursing room
Childbirth classes and tours have been postponed at the moment
Harmony Center for Women
Face masks are required in order to enter the facility
Visitors are not allowed to attend appointments
Telehealth visits for non-essential visits
*Watauga Medical Center
All who enter the facility are required to wear a mask and get a temp check
Parents are asked to wear masks outside their room.
Birthing person much have a Covid test upon entry
Once negative test is confirmed (40 minutes) entry allowed for
Laboring patients may have two (2) designated visitors. After the birth of the baby, only one (1) designated overnight visitor may stay. The second visitor may return at 7:00 am and must leave by 7:00 pm. A doula will be considered the second visitor.
Certified Doula
1 Visitor - 18 years of age, healthy, wear masks, follow proper hygiene
Partners can be with the birthing person the entire time in the halls (masks)
Telehealth services are still available in order to best serve patients
*Indian Path Community Hospital - Birth Center
Allowing one partner/support person & a certified doula for birthing person.
All visitors are involved in a screening process upon entry
Public entry points are monitored and limited
All childbirth classes have been cancelled
*Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center
For both office and birth center, anyone coming into any part of the Natural Beginnings building must be free of respiratory symptoms
As North Carolina moves into Phase 2 of re-opening, the office will begin to ease into partial re-opening
Front waiting rooms are open to some extent
If you do not feel comfortable in the waiting room you may call the front desk and use the curbside check in process and wait in your car/outside until a room is ready for you
Masks are recommended if you utilize the waiting room area, as they are not provided
Children are able to come in during visits however they will need to stay with the parent the entire time
Toys will not be brought back into the waiting area and the back-waiting room will not be available for children to play in during the visit
The birth center is open
There is no longer a limit on visitors for birth center births but be mindful to only invite visitors who are going to remain in the birth room with you during the labor and birth
Children will be allowed to attend the birth of their siblings however if transfer is required, children will not be able to go to the hospital with you
The hospital policy, as of right now, is one partner/family support person and one certified doula if applicable
*Wake Forest Baptist Health - Birth Center
All visitors will undergo screening for fever, cough or other symptoms of respiratory illness upon arrival
Updated Monday, November 16, 2020
Wake Forest Baptist Health gradually began easing family presence and visitor precautions implemented due to COVID-19. The updated precautions below apply to all Wake Forest Baptist locations.
Families are allowed partner and a doula to support them during their labor/births.
Family members and visitors still may not visit patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19.
All family members and visitors are required to wear a mask that properly covers the nose, mouth and chin while in any Wake Forest Baptist facility.
Virtual Tour of the Birthing Center
Catawba Valley Birthing Center
All Maternal Child classes and tours have been postponed until further notice
A virtual tour of the birthing center is available
Only 1 support person allowed
A certified doula allowed
Everyone that enters the facility is required to wear a mask
Wearing a mask during labor is optional for the mother
Staff will wear a mask during the entire labor and delivery process
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