Coronavirus: Pregnant Chloë Sevigny calls partner bans during births ‘distressing’
NewYork Presbyterian and Mt Sinai Health System have barred birthing partners
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Your support makes all the difference.Chloë Sevigny says she’s distressed by new restrictions prohibiting partners in hospital delivery rooms due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The actor, who’s pregnant with her first child, broached the topic in an Instagram post.
“I hope all expecting families are finding some calm,” she wrote.
“Today’s news in NY was very distressing for all.”
Two of the main hospital networks in New York City have announced bans on birthing partners as part of efforts to contain the virus.
An advisory on NewYork-Presbyterian’s website reads: ”At this time, no visitors including birthing partners and support persons are permitted for obstetric patients.
“We understand that this will be difficult for our patients and their loved ones, but we believe that this is a necessary step to promote the safety of our new mothers and children.”
Mount Sinai Health System took similar measures on Monday.
“Effective Tuesday, March 24, we are prohibiting all visitors in maternity and postpartum units across the System, including partners or guests of patients in labour, and allowing mothers only in NICU units, to prevent avoidable exposure to mothers and babies. These steps are critical to ensure that we can continue slow the spread of COVID-19,” reads the announcement.
“We do not take this decision lightly, but these are unprecedented times that require unprecedented steps to protect our patients, their families and their new babies. We know how important it is to connect with loved ones while in our hospitals and we will do everything we can to virtually connect patients with family and friends. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and compliance during this difficult time.”
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