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[quote=Anonymous]GW’s 3/24/20 update states:

Our visitor policy has temporarily changed:

Only one designated support person may accompany a patient to Labor and Delivery.
The support person must be 18 years of age or older.
The patient and their support person will be screened in the Main Lobby.
A symptomatic support person will not be permitted into the hospital. 
The support person may accompany the patient to the Mother Baby Unit and may stay overnight.
The support person is expected to stay. If he or she chooses to leave the hospital, they will not be permitted to re-enter.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will permit one parent or guardian daily.  The designated parent or guardian may not be switched.
We understand how difficult it is to not be with loved ones while they are in the hospital and we do not make these decisions lightly. We are acting in the best interest of all our patients, families, our physicians and staff, and the community we serve. Please remember that we will get through this very difficult time and that the restrictions are temporary.

FAQs

Q: Can my support person leave to get something to eat?

A: If your support person leaves the hospital, he or she will not be permitted back into the hospital. The hospital will provide three meals per day. Additionally, Starbucks is open 24 hours a day.

Q: What about my doula?

A: You may choose your doula or professional labor coach to be your one designated support person. They will not be able to switch out with another support person.

Consider contacting your doula remotely during labor using Facetime or Skype.

Q: "It takes a village" to support a pregnant woman. Who will support me?

A: On March 23, 2020, The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) stated, "Each hospital must make decisions that are in the best interests of the health of the hospital team, patients and family.  AWHONN nurses are on the frontline of delivering care, and we support those [hospital's] decisions." The nurses, physicians, certified nurse midwives and lactation specialists at The George Washington University Hospital are committed to supporting you during your birth.

Q: What about tours and birth classes?

A: All live tours have been postponed. A virtual tour is available here: https://www.gwhospital.com/conditions-services/maternity/prenatal-tour.

The Breast Feeding Center is holding live-stream classes on Zoom. Please visit their website at  breastfeedingcenter.org.

Q: Where can I find up to date information about COVID-19 and the visitor policy?

A: Please refer to gwhospital.com for updates. Additionally, talk to your physician or certified nurse midwife at your next visit.

Visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs resource in the Babyscripts app for the latest information from your GW MFA provider. [/quote]

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