Haarlem
According to the Spaarne Gasthuis, giving birth in a hospital does not pose any additional risks during corona times. The partner may also attend the birth in one of the sixteen new delivery suites.
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The Woman & Child Center of the Spaarne Gasthuis has noticed that there is quite a bit of unrest among the pregnant women about giving birth in the hospital. Measures have been taken in conjunction with midwives and maternity care to ensure the safety of the mother and baby, the hospital said. This applies to both help during pregnancy and childbirth.
One of the measures is that, in principle, pregnant women only come to the hospital for checks and ultrasounds. The partner may then watch via an image connection. If the pregnant woman has complaints that may be related to corona, she must stay at home. Midwife Annemarijke Brienesse: ,, Furthermore, as much distance as possible is kept between employees and pregnant women. A large part of the normal appointments in a pregnancy continue as normal. “
According to gynecologist Pieter-Kees de Groot, the pregnant woman can always contact her in case of complaints and emergency situations. “We work closely with obstetricians, gynecologists and maternity care organizations within the Obstetric Cooperation Association (VSV) Rondom Zwanger and ensure that birth care runs as smoothly as possible during the corona crisis. There is currently a daily consultation between all parties to ensure that care is always properly coordinated. “
The pregnant woman remains free to give birth at home or on an outpatient basis in the hospital. If there is a medical indication, the delivery will always take place in the hospital. When the delivery presents itself, his concerns are often unjustified, De Groot thinks: ,, There are 16 birth suites in Haarlem South. There is enough space. The department is set up in such a way that patient flows are well separated. “For a pregnant woman who is infected with the coronavirus, a separate delivery room has been set up. The partner is also still welcome at the birth. Even with complaints of a cold. However, the expectant father must then put on a mask, keep his distance and stay in the delivery suite.
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