*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.