Family Birth Center Visiting Hours and Policies
Our visitor policies prioritize safety, security and comfort while welcoming family and partners in care during the birth of their newest loved one. Visitors are encouraged to be active participants in the healing process.
Visitor Restrictions
Last updated: May, 2025
Visitor access is limited as outlined below. In some cases, visitor access may not be allowed order to maintain a safe and healing environment for all patients, staff, and families. Specific circumstances may require limited or restricted access, which will be communicated by the care team. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis with approval from authorized personnel.
Masking
Masks are welcomed and may be required in certain areas or for specific patients, visitors, and staff based on infection control guidelines. Masking policies are updated regularly to reflect the latest health guidelines. Patients and families may request healthcare providers to wear masks during appointments or stays. Notify staff during check-in to receive a teal sticker indicating this request. Visit our masking page for the latest information.
Entryway Health Screening
All visitors will be required to undergo a health screening at entry points. Visitors displaying symptoms such as fever, cough, or flu-like illness will not be permitted to visit. Additionally, visitors who tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 10 days are prohibited from entering.
Visitors will be required to undergo a health screening. Anyone with a fever, cough, or flu-like illness will not be allowed to visit patients or accompany them to appointments. Visitors who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 10 days will not be allowed.
During labor and delivery:
There are no time restrictions for adult visitors in the Labor and Delivery area.
During postpartum recovery:
One designated support person (18 years or older, or the baby’s parent) may have 24-hour access and will be issued an ID band.
These guidelines apply to patients who test negative for COVID-19. Patients who test positive are allowed one visitor.
Family Birth Center Emergency Department
- Patients may have one support person present in the Family Birth Center Emergency Department.
Laboring Patients
- Two support people are allowed in the patient room during labor.
- A certified doula is also allowed in addition to your two support people.
- Switching or rotating support persons is not allowed once delivery has begun.
Antepartum and 3 North Obstetrics and Newborn Units
Visiting hours:
9 am to 9 pm daily
- Two support people are allowed in the patient room during visiting hours.
- Visitors will not be allowed to wait in the Family Lounge.
To meet the individualized emotional, psychological, safety and physical needs of each patient, the number and age of visitors and hours of visitation may need to be amended through consensus between the nurse manager, charge nurse and the physician.
No. Children are prohibited from visiting during labor and delivery.
Antepartum and Postpartum Recovery Units
Children of the mother or siblings of the newborn may visit daily between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., under the supervision of another adult.
- Children must state their date of birth at check-in.
Siblings/Children Visiting
- The maximum number of people at the bedside, including children, is four at any time.
- Siblings/children must be asymptomatic to visit.
- Sibling visitation hours are daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Flu Season
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed visitation during flu season.
To meet the individualized emotional, psychological, safety, and physical needs of each patient, the number and age of visitors and hours of visitation may need to be amended through consensus between the nurse manager, charge nurse and the physician.The birth parent and a designated support person will receive matching ID bands connected to the hospital’s electronic monitoring system. ID bands are connected to a hospital-wide electronic monitoring system. In addition to ID bands with unique matching identifiers for birth parent, support person and infant, your infant will have a security tag and band placed on one leg. Bands are checked every time a baby is taken out of a room or brought back in. The baby will keep the ID band and security tag on until birth parent and baby are discharged at the front desk.
All visitors must present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID, for verification upon arrival. All visitors will be checked against the visitor list and visitor restriction list.
Visitors must wash hands before and after handling the newborn, including during diaper changes.
Yes. For the safety of our patients, we enforce additional visitor restrictions during flu season each fall and winter, including:
- Prohibition of visitors under 12 years old
- Restriction of visitors with flu-like symptoms from patient care areas