Lockdown: Appointments as normal, says Royal College of Midwives

The video discusses the continuity of maternity services during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of keeping appointments, even if they are virtual. It highlights the challenges faced by midwives and the safety measures in place to protect women, babies, and staff. The video also covers the involvement of partners during scans and labor, providing guidelines for having a birth partner present while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

What is emphasized as crucial for pregnant women during the pandemic?

• Keeping all scheduled appointments

• Bringing a partner to every appointment

• Avoiding all appointments

• Only attending virtual appointments

Why might partners be restricted from attending scans?

• Due to limited parking spaces

• To reduce hospital congestion

• Because partners are not needed

• To ensure social distancing in small spaces

What is a key reason for having a birth partner during labor?

• They can fill out paperwork

• They can take photos of the birth

• They help women cope better with labor

• They can drive the patient to the hospital

What should women do if their chosen birth partner is symptomatic?

• Cancel the delivery

• Have a second birth partner ready

• Proceed without a partner

• Wait until the partner is well

When can a birth partner join the woman during labor?

• Only if the woman requests

• Only during the final stages

• From the start of active labor

• After the baby is born