Maternity Hospitals in Dublin will restrict visiting from Friday to minimise the spread of influenza A H1N1.
The measures will come into force from 8am at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, the Rotunda Hospital and the National Maternity Hospital.
Master of CWIUH Dr Chris Fitzpatrick said it was a temporary measure that would be reviewed on a daily basis. “All of the hospitals have seen cases of swine flu coming through. This is a temporary but appropriate measure. The complications experienced by pregnant women who contract the virus are four-fold,” he said.
Visiting will be restricted to the partner, or one nominated visitor for expectant and new mothers, as well as gynaecology inpatients. Only parents and guardians of infants will be allowed in the paediatric (baby) unit. Only one person should accompany adults attending the Outpatient Department.
By Lisa Mullins © Medical Publications Ireland Ltd 2007
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