Visiting

Attendance at baby scans

Partners or a nominated support person can attend all scan appointments and antenatal appointments, including 12 and 20 week scans and growth scans, and all follow-up antenatal appointments. 

In addition to the measures we have put in place we are asking that you:

1. Do not attend if you are unwell or have any symptoms which could be COVID-19
2. You and your partner both wear a face covering or mask during the scan appointment
3. You both wash/gel your hands on entry to and exit from the Jessop Wing
4. Your partner will be asked to wait outside the main entrance of Jessop Wing and will be called into the appointment when the scan or appointment is about to take place. This is to ensure there are as few people as possible in the unit at any one time.
5. Unfortunately children under the age of 16 are not able to accompany women to appointments. 

Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit

Your partner will be able to attend appointments at the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit but we would ask that the points below are followed please.

1. Do not attend if you are unwell or have any symptoms which could be COVID-19
2. You and your partner both wear a face covering or mask during the scan appointment
3. You both wash/gel your hands on entry to and exit from the Jessop Wing
4. Your partner will be asked to wait outside the main entrance of Jessop Wing and will be called into the appointment when the scan or appointment is about to take place. This is to ensure there are as few people as possible in the unit at any one time.
5. Unfortunately, children under the age of 16 are not able to accompany women to appointments. 

Induction of labour

Your birth partner/companion can be present throughout the induction of labour process if the points below are followed.

• Be well and not have any symptoms associated with COVID-19
• Wear a mask or face covering
• Wash or gels their hand regularly during the time in the hospital
• Maintain social distance from staff members. 

Labour and birth

Two birthing partners are now allowed to be present during labour and birth. Please ensure your partner/s:

1. Is well and does not have any symptoms associated with COVID-19
2. Is prepared to wear a mask or face covering as instructed by staff
3. Washes or gels their hands regularly during the time in the hospital
4. Remains by your bedside
5. Maintains social distance from staff members.

Antenatal and Postnatal ward visiting
Your partner or nominated support person (and one other person or sibling/s where requested) can visit the antenatal and postnatal wards between 8am and 8pm. There is no time limit to the visit. They will need to wear a mask and our staff can provide one if needed. Unfortunately, children under the age of 12 are not allowed to attend unless they are siblings/step siblings.

Neonatal unit visiting

Two parents can visit the Neonatal Unit with negative COVID-19 PCR testing weekly. Please ensure guidance is followed in terms of wearing a mask, wash/ wash/gel hands. Please DO NOT attend the neonatal unit if you or your partner are unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19.

Jessop Wing visiting

• Up to two birthing partners can be present throughout labour and birth, regardless of time of day.
• A birthing/nominated partner, one additional adult and your own children can visit on the antenatal and postnatal wards. Children must be always accompanied by a responsible adult. Visiting times are between 8am to 8pm daily on Rivelin, Norfolk and Whirlow Wards.
• A partner or a nominated support person can attend all scan appointments and antenatal appointments. There may still be times when people are required to wait outside of the waiting area to maintain safe distancing throughout the department.
• Two parents, or one parent and an additional adult, can visit the Neonatal Unit with negative COVID-19 PCR testing provided by the Neonatal unit weekly.
• All women and visitors must wear a mask and wash hands on entry to Jessop Wing. All siblings aged 12 and over must also wear a hospital grade fluid resistant mask. Siblings under the age of 12 are encouraged to wear a face covering where possible. Visitors must not attend if feeling unwell.