الجمعة، 27 مارس 2020

NHS trusts begin suspending home births due to coronavirus

Giving birth in hospital would ease pressure on resources, say experts, as inquiries for services rise

NHS services in the UK have begun suspending home births in response to the coronavirus, with professional bodies advising pregnant women who have symptoms of Covid-19 to give birth in hospital.

Experts have urged caution over home births, saying that while they may seem a logical move in the current climate of physical distancing they can require additional resources and are not suitable for women who may have coronavirus.

Due to #Covid_19, will be temporarily suspending our homebirth services so we can provide safe care to all women having a baby with us. Your midwife will have discussed this with you, we appreciate your co-operation and apologise for the inconvenience.

The diverging approaches to school closures may stem from the considerable uncertainty around the extent to which children are playing a role in spreading Covid-19.

2/2 We are currently advising against homebirth for anyone with suspected or diagnosed Covid-19, due to the continuous monitoring and medical backup that is needed to keep you and your baby safe. More here: https://t.co/soenw0wZaT #covidmaternity @RCObsGyn

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from Pregnancy | The Guardian https://ift.tt/33PXmDv

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