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[partially updated June 28, 2022] COVID-19 UPDATE: Can both my doula and my partner be with me?

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals have changed their policies on how many companions can accompany a mother in Labor & Delivery. This article tracks policies at all Chicago-area hospitals and birth centers, so you can see which facilities are currently allowing a partner and a doula and which only allow one support person.

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[2022] How to dramatically reduce your risk of having a cesarean section [gn]

The likelihood that you will end up with a Cesarean section is much more in your control than you might think. By choosing a Chicago-area hospital or other birth setting with a low primary C-section rate, you can cut your odds by more than half.

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