COVID-19 and pregnancy

Dear Medical City Healthcare Patients,

We would like to take this opportunity to update you about your maternity care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and assure you that our dedicated team of expert nurses, physicians, and midwives are committed to providing safe and effective care to every patient who walks through our doors.

We are taking every precaution to ensure that both our staff and patients are protected. The health and safety of our pregnant patients is and has always been our top priority. Every birth is unique and we will continue to ensure a safe environment for the most important moments in a mother’s life.

All of our maternity patients are cared for in private rooms, which include their own bathroom. We ask that all patients and visitors remain in their room and avoid circulation in common areas as much as reasonably possible.

Our staff are dedicated to keeping you safe. All of our staff have been trained on hand hygiene and other infection control measures.

To protect yourself and our staff, it’s imperative that you follow the latest government advice about social distancing; stay away from public places and avoid anyone who has symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. Please continue to refer to the current guidance on infection prevention for yourself and your household; direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in regard to pregnancy and breastfeeding can be found on the CDC's website.

We ask patients and their visitors to be particularly vigilant with respect to social distancing in the 14 days prior to admission. COVID-19 testing is available prior to delivery for those wishing to do so or at the direction of a physician.

Any mother with a confirmed COVID-19 case or who is experiencing symptoms will be supported in taking all the possible precautions to avoid spreading the virus to her infant, including washing her hands before touching the infant and wearing a face mask, if possible, during feeding or other close contact with her newborn(s). Whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding will be determined by the mother in coordination with her family and healthcare providers.

For those who have or are suspected to have COVID-19, we have created policies and procedures to help ensure that those who have remained unaffected are kept safe and well.

Rest assured that we have robust procedures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our hospital and in the community.

Visit the Classes and Events section of the website to see our in person, virtual and pre-recorded class options.

What to do when you go into labor

If you think your labor has started, or if you need to go to the hospital due to an emergency or concern about the baby, know that we will be here to support you.

We remain focused on providing you with outstanding care, and we have dedicated staff working hard to ensure you have a healthy and positive pregnancy and birth. Our first priority is providing you with safe and effective care, and we are committed to partnering with you in our efforts to care for you and your baby during this time.

We know this was not your plan, it wasn’t anyone’s plan, but we will go above and beyond to help you get the most out of this experience while adhering to the guidelines set in place to keep you and your baby safe and healthy.

Sincerely, Your Medical City Healthcare Labor and Delivery Team

Learn more about our Maternity Services

Updated April 1, 2022