Anonymous
Post 01/08/2021 04:53     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are the postpartum rooms private or shared?


Mine was private. Small, old, and perfectly serviceable. But the labor room was much nicer.


They’re all private, thank goodness!
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2021 04:52     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can you partner accompany you in ultrasounds and appts?


Yes, right now partners can come to appointments and ultrasounds.


I have my first appointment with the midwives there in a couple weeks, and was told my husband should not come. It's my second though, and I didn't push.


Huh. My husband was finally able to come to one two weeks ago. Worth asking again if you really want him there. He was also at an ultrasound yesterday.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 20:42     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:Are the postpartum rooms private or shared?


Mine was private. Small, old, and perfectly serviceable. But the labor room was much nicer.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 16:32     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can you partner accompany you in ultrasounds and appts?


Yes, right now partners can come to appointments and ultrasounds.


I have my first appointment with the midwives there in a couple weeks, and was told my husband should not come. It's my second though, and I didn't push.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2021 16:23     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Are the postpartum rooms private or shared?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 20:48     Subject: Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Does anyone know if the WHC perinatal staff (like ultrasound techs) have had their first vaccines yet? I know the midwives have had theirs
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 19:28     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:Can you partner accompany you in ultrasounds and appts?


Yes, right now partners can come to appointments and ultrasounds.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 14:17     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:Can you partner accompany you in ultrasounds and appts?


I delivered in October. My husband could come with me to appts towards the end but not ultrasounds.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 13:35     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Can you partner accompany you in ultrasounds and appts?
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 12:26     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:Hey I know this was back in Sept, so I was wondering if I could revive this thread.

Any changes since September? Can partners leave and come back?


I asked the midwives at my last visit a week ago and they said partners can leave once per day in postpartum. Haven't delivered yet though. Also, I have been told that there are no wireless monitors, there's apparently a nationwide shortage. I'm very bummed about that.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2021 12:13     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Hey I know this was back in Sept, so I was wondering if I could revive this thread.

Any changes since September? Can partners leave and come back?
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2020 23:18     Subject: Re:Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Just call admissions but I’m not sure you even need it. It’s just your same insurance info etc again.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2020 22:10     Subject: Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Yup, got it at my first visit with the midwives. If you’re due in a few months I’d just ask at your next appointment.



Bah, I'm slightly annoyed. I had an appointment today where I asked my doctor about this and she just said i needed to fill out a paper form, but didn't give me anything. I guess I have to drive to WHC? Seems very strange now. How is this form not available online, even to download and mail. I guess I'll call the number - thanks all!


I’m sure you can just call the Admissions number and answer the questions over the phone. I work in health IT, and share your frustration about the lack of digital resources in health care!
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2020 21:34     Subject: Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
Anonymous wrote:

Yup, got it at my first visit with the midwives. If you’re due in a few months I’d just ask at your next appointment.



Bah, I'm slightly annoyed. I had an appointment today where I asked my doctor about this and she just said i needed to fill out a paper form, but didn't give me anything. I guess I have to drive to WHC? Seems very strange now. How is this form not available online, even to download and mail. I guess I'll call the number - thanks all!
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2020 21:19     Subject: Covid Birth Experiences @ Washington Hospital Center
I filled out that form and felt like they still asked me 50 questions upon arrival (between pushes). Didn’t seem to do much that I had completed it in advance!