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20th October 2021
06:01pm BST

From Monday, November 1st, The Rotunda will also remove remaining restrictions for partners for other antenatal outpatient appointments.
The hospital stressed that older parts of the building have small waiting areas, which means overcrowding is a concern. Patients have been advised to attend routine outpatient appointments alone, and only bring an accompanying partner for occasional visits, such as if you have a complicated or special issue to discuss with your care team.
If the hospital is experiencing high footfall in these areas, partners will be told to wait outside the building until the appointment time.
Patients and their partners have also been warned to be cautious of the rising Covid-19 infections in the community. The hospital warned that Covid infection is associated with severe maternal illness, particularly affecting women in the second half of pregnancy.
It urged patients to get the vaccine as soon as possible. "Talk to a midwife or doctor if you have any concerns about vaccination. The vaccine is safe in pregnancy and is the best way to protect you and your baby against the very serious risks of COVID-19 infection."
Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms or those who test positive have been told to stay away from the hospital.
"Telephone our COVID helpline on 01 817 2575 and we will make special arrangements for your care to keep you and others safe."
"It is still essential that all patients and nominated companions must wear a face-covering, except when the woman is in labour. Visiting by children or by extended family members is still not possible. Only the nominated companion/partner will be allowed to attend," the hospital stressed.
The Rotunda added that measures and restrictions may change due to the level of Covid-19 infections in the community.Explore more on these topics: