[updated 11/21/2022] COVID-19 UPDATE: Can both my doula and my partner be with me?

At this point (late November 2022), virtually all Chicago-area hospitals and birth centers are allowing a laboring mother be accompanied by both her doula and her partner.

Below are the policies currently in place at all Chicago-area hospitals.

%Percent identifies hospitals where doulas must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

*Asterisk identifies all hospitals where doulas are allowed in addition to the mother’s partner/spouse. 

+Plus identifies hospitals where unwritten exceptions are being applied to the hospital’s written visitor policy or where the entire policy is unwritten.

Birth Professionals: if you have any updated information or see errors, please let us know by email: . Please be sure to include the source of your information.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND . . .

  • If your doula is going to be with you in labor, be sure she brings credentials (certificate of training, other proof of qualifications). She may also need to bring proof of vaccination or negative Covid test result.
  • Your partner may not be able to join you in the hospital until after you’ve been through triage and the decision has been made to admit you. Your partner (and doula) should be prepared to wait in the car until you are told that you’re in active labor and you’re being admitted.
  • Most hospitals will not allow your partner or doula to leave after entering the hospital. So bring EVERYTHING in when you first arrive.
  • If your partner has a fever or any symptoms of COVID, they will not be allowed into the hospital. Have a back-up plan for who could be with you if this happens.
  • Many hospitals are now providing meals for you AND your partner.
*Advocate Christ Medical Center

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Condell Medical Center

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Updated /checked 6/28

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.

  • Visitors, support people and chaperones are allowed for all patients. Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.
  • Masks are required inside our facilities regardless of vaccination status, and visitors must pass health screening requirements.
  • Visitors of patients in transmission-based isolation (including COVID-19) must follow proper personal protective equipment (PPE) precautions such as wearing a gown, gloves, etc. as instructed by our care team.
  • Visitors of pediatric patients must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver. Only two visitors are allowed at a time.
*%Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Sherman Hospital

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

  • Visitors of pediatric patients must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver. Only two visitors are allowed at a time.
*Advocate South Suburban Hospital

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

*Advocate Trinity Hospital

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

Doula and partner allowed in labor & delivery at all hospitals.

From the Advocate Aurora system website:

Limited-visitor policy

All Advocate Aurora Health facilities have a limited-visitor policy in place to ensure safe care. This policy is part of our Safe Care Promise and ensures patients receive the care and support they need while helping reduce the spread of COVID, flu and other seasonal illnesses.

Visitors permitted

Two visitors at a time are allowed for all patients.
Visitors of pediatric patients, including patients in the NICU, must be 18 years old or older and authorized by a parent or caregiver.
Siblings younger than 18 may visit healthy newborns if the siblings are healthy and accompanied by a parent.
One substitute decision-maker is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who need help making decisions.
One doula is permitted in addition to two visitors for patients who are in labor.
Faith leaders are permitted in addition to two visitors.
In end-of-life situations, the number of visitors permitted is based on available space and must allow for the patient to be safely cared for.
Our care team may limit visitors, support people and chaperones if there’s a health or safety risk to the patient, visitor or care team.

AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Checked 11/28: call to Labor & Delivery

Currently allowing doula and partner throughout labor.

+AdventHealth Glen Oaks

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

From call with L&D on 11/28/2022: Doula is allowed in addition to partner.

*AdventHealth Hinsdale

Updated /checked 11/28/2022 .

From call with L&D on 11/28/2022: Doula is allowed in addition to 2 support people.

*+Ascension  Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village

Updated /checked 11/28/2022.

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: +Partner & doula both allowed. 

*+Ascension Mercy Aurora

Updated /checked 11/28/2022.

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: +Doula and support person allowed. 

*+%Ascension Resurrection Medical Center Chicago

Updated /checked  11/28

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: +Doula and support person allowed.  Doula should bring proof of certification and proof of vaccination or negative covid test.

*Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

Updated /checked 11/28

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: One visitor plus doula in labor and delivery. Doula must have certification and proof of vaccination.

*Ascension Saint Mary Chicago

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: Doula and support person allowed.

*+%Ascension St. Alexius Hoffman Estates

Updated /checked 11/28/2022

From call to L& D on 11/28/2022: Doula and support person allowed.

*+The Birth Center at PCC

Doula and partner plus one family member and siblings.

Updated / checked 11/28/2022

*The Birth Center of Chicago

Updated / checked 11/28/2022

From the Birth Center website:

  • Clients are encouraged to limit their support team to three (3) people. A doula will not count as one of your three support people.

*Burr Ridge Birth Center

Updated / checked 11/28/2022

From Birth Center website:

Clients can have up to 3 support people present during labor, plus a doula. Partners are included in this number. Children are welcome during the birth so long as they have a designated adult present to support them.

*Edward Hospital

Updated 11/28

From the Edward-Elmhurst Health website (Visitor Screening and Restrictions):

Labor and Delivery
• Patients may have one support person 24/7.
• Two visitors may also rotate 24/7.
• During the second stage of labor and delivery, patients can have a support person
plus one visitor (not including a doula).
Mother/Baby
• Patients may have one support person 24/7.
• Two visitors may also rotate during visiting hours.
Pediatrics/PICU/NICU
• Two parents or legal guardians are allowed for patients in the general Pediatrics Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Nursery

*Elmhurst Hospital

Updated 11/28

From the Edward-Elmhurst Health website (Visitor Screening and Restrictions):

Labor and Delivery
• Patients may have one support person 24/7.
• Two visitors may also rotate 24/7.
• During the second stage of labor and delivery, patients can have a support person
plus one visitor (not including a doula).
Mother/Baby
• Patients may have one support person 24/7.
• Two visitors may also rotate during visiting hours.
Pediatrics/PICU/NICU
• Two parents or legal guardians are allowed for patients in the general Pediatrics Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Nursery

 

*Evanston Hospital – NorthShore University HealthSystem

Updated /checked 11/28

Doulas and partner allowed. Doula must show proof of certification and vaccination.

From the hospital website:

Women’s Hospital

  • Antepartum (Before Labor and Delivery) 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person may spend the night. Two visitors per day (not including support person) during visiting hours.
  • Labor and Delivery 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person (overnight privileges). One designated visitor and one doula that meet criteria (does not count as a visitor). No Children under the age of 18.
  • Mother and Baby: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person (not counted). Two designated visitors per day. Sibling visitation time frame is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Siblings must pass health screening and have designated adult supervisor (not patient).
  • Pediatrics: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Parents/guardians and two designated visitors per day.
  • Infant SpecialCare Unit: 24 hours a day. No visitors under 18 years of age. Parents only with one per bedside at a time. Able to visit 24 hours per day except at shift change.
*Franciscan Health Family Birth Center

Updated /checked 11/28

From Franciscan Health website:

Updated November 4, 2022

Call to L&D on 11/30 confirms that doula is allowed in addition to partner during labor.

General Visiting Guidelines: Visiting hours are 8:30AM – 8PM. All hospital visitors must obtain a pass at the Information Desk in the main lobby before going to your room. We ask that:

  • Visitors to adult units be 12 years of age or older. Visitors to the Family Birth Center must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Note the temporary Family Birth Center Visitor Guidelines in the section below.
  • You have only two visitors in your room at a time.
  • Children must not be left unattended in lobby areas.

Visiting Hours: Visiting hours for most units are 8:30AM – 8PM. Please note visiting hours are a general guideline. ln some instances, it is in the best interest of our patients to limit visiting hours in order to allow patients to heal. In these cases, we respectfully request your cooperation.

Visiting hours in our specialty areas are as follows:

***

Family Birth Center: Fathers/labor support may visit 24 hours a day. Guests may visit from noon – 8PM. Due to the rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory illnesses, temporary restrictions are in place for visitors to the Family Birth Center. Visitors to this unit must be 18 years of age or older.

*Highland Park Hospital – NorthShore University HealthSystem

Updated /checked 11/28

Doulas and partner allowed. Doula must show proof of certification and vaccination.

From the hospital website:

Women’s Hospital

  • Antepartum (Before Labor and Delivery): 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person may spend the night. Two visitors per day (not including support person) during visiting hours.
  • Labor and Delivery: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person (overnight privileges). One designated visitor and one doula that meet criteria (does not count as a visitor). No Children under the age of 18.
  • Mother and Baby: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. Support person (not counted). Two designated visitors per day. Sibling visitation time frame is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Siblings must pass health screening and have designated adult supervisor (not patient).
  • Special Care Nursery: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. No visitors under 18 years of age. Parents only with one per bedside at a time. Able to visit 24 hours per day except at shift change.
*Humbolt Park Health [formerly Norwegian American Hospital]

Updated / checked 11/28

From hospital website:

Visiting Hours
Humboldt Park Health (HPH) believes that patient and family involvement play an important role in the healing process.  To facilitate this partnership, HPH provides an open visitation policy that welcomes and treats all visitors equally.  Visitors are allowed 24 hours a day any day of the week.  In some cases, restrictions to this policy may apply in order to maintain the safety and privacy of patients in the case of semi-private rooms the healing environment for the other patients in the room.  If restrictions are required this will be communicated to visitors by the care team.

We encourage families and friends to partner with us in the healing process at Humboldt Park Health, and hope our open visitation policy promotes a positive, welcoming environment.

*Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

Source: Website instructs to call 708.333.2300. Recorded message specifies following policy:

  • Two healthy adult visitors including a certified doula are allowed in L & D Unit regardless of the Covid-19 status of the patient.
  • Minor patients staying the hospital may have two healthy parents or guardians at the bedside regardless of covid-19 status of the patient.
*Loyola University Medical Center

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

From Loyola Medicine website:

Women’s Health/Pediatric/Neonatal

Labor and delivery, mother-baby units and newborn nursery units will allow up to two designated visitors. Designated visitors cannot be switched or substituted. Visiting hours are 24/7 for labor and delivery. Mother-baby and newborn nursery units allow 24/7 visits for one designated visitor and 9 am to 9 pm for the second visitor.

All pediatric units at Loyola University Medical Center (pediatric ICUs, pediatric floor units, burn ICU) and MacNeal Hospital NICU will allow up to two designated visitors (parents or guardians or delegates) at one time. Designated visitors cannot be switched or substituted. Pediatric units allow 24/7 visits for one designated visitor and 9 am to 9 pm for the second visitor.

MacNeal Hospital

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

From Loyola Medicine website:

Women’s Health/Pediatric/Neonatal

Labor and delivery, mother-baby units and newborn nursery units will allow up to two designated visitors. Designated visitors cannot be switched or substituted. Visiting hours are 24/7 for labor and delivery. Mother-baby and newborn nursery units allow 24/7 visits for one designated visitor and 9 am to 9 pm for the second visitor.

All pediatric units at Loyola University Medical Center (pediatric ICUs, pediatric floor units, burn ICU) and MacNeal Hospital NICU will allow up to two designated visitors (parents or guardians or delegates) at one time. Designated visitors cannot be switched or substituted. Pediatric units allow 24/7 visits for one designated visitor and 9 am to 9 pm for the second visitor.

*+Mount Sinai Hospital

Update 11/21/2022

[from call to L&D on 11/21/2022] Doulas are being allowed in addition to the one visitor provided in the hospital on-line visitor policy.

From Sinai System website:

Visitors will not be allowed in most inpatient areas. .  .

  • For mothers in labor, limit to one support person per patient.
  • In the Mother-Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care units– ONLY parents of the infant will be allowed. No siblings, grandparents or other relatives will be allowed.
*Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights

Checked 11/21/2022

Doula and partner allowed.

From Northwest Community Hospital website

Labor and Delivery/ Obstetrics

  • 2 visitors at a time
  • 1 doula (must be the same doula) for the duration of the birth parent’s stay

Mother Baby

  • 2 visitors at a time
  • 1 visitor/partner for the entire stay
*Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

One support person and one doula.

Updated 11/21/2022

Doula allowed in addition to one support person.

From the Northwestern Medicine website:

“Current as of May 26, 2022

For the continued safety of patients, physicians, staff and the community, Northwestern Medicine has implemented visitor restrictions in all of our inpatient and outpatient care sites.

Inpatient Facilities and Emergency Departments

  • Patients in a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric department or pediatric intensive care unit may have two visitors 18 and older. Those visitors must wear ID bands.
  • [. . .]
  • Patients in labor may have two support people, one of whom may be a doula, in their delivery room. Patients who are postpartum may have two visitors during visiting hours.
*Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Updated 11/21/22

 Doula allowed in addition to one support person.

From the Northwestern Medicine website:

“Current as of May 26, 2022

For the continued safety of patients, physicians, staff and the community, Northwestern Medicine has implemented visitor restrictions in all of our inpatient and outpatient care sites.

Inpatient Facilities and Emergency Departments

  • Patients in a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric department or pediatric intensive care unit may have two visitors 18 and older. Those visitors must wear ID bands.
  • [. . .]
  • Patients in labor may have two support people, one of whom may be a doula, in their delivery room. Patients who are postpartum may have two visitors during visiting hours.
*Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital

Updated 11/21/22

Doula allowed in addition to one support person.

From the Northwestern Medicine website:

“Current as of May 26, 2022

For the continued safety of patients, physicians, staff and the community, Northwestern Medicine has implemented visitor restrictions in all of our inpatient and outpatient care sites.

Inpatient Facilities and Emergency Departments

  • Patients in a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric department or pediatric intensive care unit may have two visitors 18 and older. Those visitors must wear ID bands.
  • [. . .]
  • Patients in labor may have two support people, one of whom may be a doula, in their delivery room. Patients who are postpartum may have two visitors during visiting hours.
*+OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital

Updated /checked 11/21/2022

L&D confirmed that hospital IS currently allowing a mother to have doula in addition to her partner, despite written “one support person” policy.  Doula needs to bring credentials.

From hospital website:

At the start of your stay, we’ll ask you to think about whose support you need to feel your best. We’ll have a conversation with you to determine who you need in person. If your support person is not someone who can be physically present with you, your care team will make an effort to engage with that person digitally.

As your health care needs change, your support needs may also change. We’ll continue to have that conversation with you throughout your stay to ensure you have the support you need.

*Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Updated 11/21/2022

Doula allowed in addition to one support person.

From the Northwestern Medicine website:

“Current as of May 26, 2022

For the continued safety of patients, physicians, staff and the community, Northwestern Medicine has implemented visitor restrictions in all of our inpatient and outpatient care sites.

Inpatient Facilities and Emergency Departments

  • Patients in a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric department or pediatric intensive care unit may have two visitors 18 and older. Those visitors must wear ID bands.
  • [. . .]
  • Patients in labor may have two support people, one of whom may be a doula, in their delivery room. Patients who are postpartum may have two visitors during visiting hours.
*Rush Copley Medical Center

Checked/updated 11/21/202

Partner and doula are both allowed. Doula needs to show proof of certification.

From the Rush system website:

Updated June 9, 2022

Rush Copley has modified the Limited Visitor Policy to help preserve the health and safety of our patients, staff, visitors and students.

In most settings, no one under the age of 18 may visit unless the parent of a patient.

 

Pediatrics
Our pediatric patient population, including general pediatrics, NICU (patients under the age of 18), may have one visitor in addition to the legal parents/guardian.

Labor and Delivery
While in Labor and Delivery, patients may have two support people. In addition, patients may also have a doula.

Mother/Baby
While in the Mother/Baby Unit, patients may have two visitors in addition to the support person.

*%Rush University Medical Center

Checked/updated 11/21/22

Partner and doula are both allowed. Doula needs to show proof of certification and proof of vaccination.

From the Rush system website:

Updated April 7, 2022

Inpatient

  • No one under the age of 18 may visit.
  • Two visitors per day will be allowed for non-COVID patients in adult medical, surgical, behavioral health and rehabilitation inpatient units.
  • Minors:
    • NICU – two parents or surrogates with unit level enforcement
    • PICU – two parents or surrogates with unit level enforcement
    • PEDS – two parents or surrogates with unit level enforcement
    • Labor and Delivery – two support persons
Saint Anthony Hospital

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

One visitor, no exception for doulas.

From hospital website:

  • Obstetrics
    11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Support person allowed to stay with the patient if volume permits.
*Silver Cross Hospital

Updated 11/21/22

Doula should bring evidence of accreditation.

From the hospital website:

Labor & Delivery
While in Labor and Delivery, patients may have two visitors 18 years and older at a time. Visitors may switch out during the day, but only two visitors are permitted in the room at any given time. Patients are also allowed one certified doula who screens negative for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic.

Neonatal and Pediatric Units
Each neonate and pediatric patient is allowed two visitors 18 years and older at a time. Visitors may switch out during the day, but only two visitors are permitted in the room at any given time. Only one parent may stay the night.

*Swedish Covenant Hospital

Updated 11/21/2022

Proof of doula certificaton and vaccination required.

From hospital website:

Family Birthing Center (FBC)/Obstetric Patients

  1. All patients admitted to the FBC are allowed two visitors during labor and delivery (24 hours/day). While in labor, there is no switching of visitors. Visitors will be asked to remain in the waiting room until after the initial assessment is complete. During the postpartum period (after two-hour delivery/recovery time), 2 visitors are allowed during normal visiting hours and only 1 designated visitor will be able to spend the night. There is no switching of the designated visitor spending the night.
  2. Visitors for the infants in the ICN must have a baby identification band.  Only one person may visit at a time.
  3. Patients coming to the FBC for OBED/triage or outpatient procedures, such as NST, will be allowed to have one visitor at the RNs discretion.
  4. Doulas will be permitted in L&D to support patients through labor, delivery and postpartum.  Doulas are required to follow the remaining guidelines set forth in this document. 
  5. Visitors must have a visitors screening in the Family Birthing Center of postpartum units.  Any visitor that answers ‘yes’ to any questions will not be allowed to visit.
    1. Fever ≥ 99.5 F and/or chills
    2. Cough
    3. Shortness of breath (new/different from dyspnea related to pregnancy)
    4. Sore throat
    5. Muscle/body aches
    6. Loss of sense of smell or taste
    7. GI symptoms: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
    8. Anorexia (loss of appetite)
    9. Have you tested (+) for COVID?  If yes, when?
  6. The designated support person will have their temperatures checked twice daily, at 8am and 8pm.  Visitors will be asked to leave if their temperature is ≥ 99.5.  They may return 24 hours later to have their temperature rechecked.
  7. All visitors must wear a hospital mask for the duration of the stay.
  8. Doulas do not count as the second support person during labor, delivery and recovery.
  9. Postpartum Units: 2 visitors at a time during hospital visiting hours, 11:30am to 8:00 pm. Only the children of the patient/sibling of the newborn are allowed to visit and must always be accompanied by a visiting adult. Support person, doula, and children count as visitors. Only 1 adult visitor may spend the night in postpartum.
  10. Visitors for FBC/OB Patients that are COVID (+) or PUI
    1. One visitor will be allowed.
    2. Visitor must wear a mask for the duration of the stay.
    3. Visitors are asked to remain in the patient’s room.
    4. Children are not allowed to visit.
    5. Doulas will not be allowed with COVID+ or PUI patients.
*+University of Chicago Medicine

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

Source: Family Birth Center Visitor Guidelines

Last updated August 25, 2022.

These guidelines apply to patients who test negative for COVID-19. Patients who test positive are allowed one visitor.

Triage

  • One support person is allowed.
  • The designated supporter cannot switch out with others.

Laboring Patients

  • Two support people are allowed.
  • Designated supporters cannot switch out with others.
  • A certified doula is allowed as one of your two support people.

Antepartum and 3N Obstetrics & Newborn

Visiting hours:9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Two support people are allowed per day.
  • Designated supporters cannot switch out with others.
  • 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.

*University of Illinois / UI Health

Updated / checked 11/21/22

From the hospital website:

(effective Nov. 21, 2022)

Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby/Antepartum, OBER, Neonatal ICU:

  • Labor & Delivery: One doula is allowed as a second support person and may remain throughout the delivery process.
  • Antepartum/Mother Baby: Visitation for doulas is during hospital visitation hours or 10 am – 7 pm
  • OBER: Visitation is open 24 hours/day for one visitor per day
  • Neonatal ICU & Intermediate Care Nursery (ICN): Mother and one designated support person, both asymptomatic and confirmed negative for COVID-19. The negative COVID-19 test must be completed biweekly. Fully vaccinated individuals are exempt from testing.

For Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby/Antepartum, OBER, Neonatal ICU patients in COVID-19 isolation

  • One visitor is allowed to visit and to stay for the whole time without leaving the patient’s room.
*West Suburban Medical Center

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

[from call with labor and delivery unit on 11/21/22]

In labor and delivery (in both Family Birthing Center and ABC), 3 visitors are allowed, one of whom may be designated to remain 24/7. For the other two visitors, visiting hours are 9 am to 7 pm. In addition to those three visitors, a doula is allowed 24/7 in labor and delivery.

In the Mother/Baby unit, three visitors are allowed, one of whom may be designated to remain 24/7.

From the hospital website:

For inpatients:

      • Two (2) visitors at any one time are allowed between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
      • For Labor/Delivery, Mother Baby, FBC a patient may have a limited number of visitors based on the unit’s specific visitor policy.
        • If the patient is COVID positive, one support person is allowed and will need to stay in the hospital for the duration of the admission.
      • Staff, under the guidance of administrator-on-call, will be allowed to make exceptions to allow a visitor/support person due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., end-of-life, significant status change, language barriers, behavioral health needs, emotional support).

 

*Vista Medical Center East

Updated / checked 11/21/2022

From the Hospital’s website:

General Visitation Guidelines

  • COVID negative patients are allowed two (2) designated visitors.
  • No visitors (0) are allowed for COVID positive patients.
  • Visitors must be age 18 or older, except for in special circumstances and then must be approved by attending physician and nursing supervisor.
  • Visitors must be screened upon arrival and wear a visitor wristband.
  • Visitors must wear masks at ALL times, including in patient rooms.
    • Visitors are not allowed to eat, drink or remove masks in patient rooms.
  • Visitors may NOT remain in patient rooms while aerosolizing procedures occur.