05/17/2022
Hello, and happy spring! A few housekeeping items we'd like to remind our current clients of:
A gentle reminder that masks are still required for all clinic appointments. Though we appreciate that they may not be required in other settings, be aware that as a health care facility, we abide by different regulations and precautions. This applies to support persons coming into the clinic as well as children who are old enough to wear masks. If you do not wear a mask, you may be asked to make alternative arrangements for your appointment (please discuss with your midwife).
Support persons - we are noticing a shift in client requests for support persons/family attendance at clinic appointments. Though we appreciate that this has been a long haul and are in full support of the need for engagement of your family in your prenatal care, we have decided that we would like to move towards having partners/supports in visits in phases. For now, we would like to extend an offer of support persons coming to ONE prenatal visit, ideally in the third trimester (please discuss which visit you'd like for this to be with your midwife). Your supports are always welcome to attend by phone or video chat. We will be revisiting this policy throughout the summer and don't anticipate it will be too long before we feel supports can attend the majority of visits. A reminder that support persons are now able to attend all ultrasound appointments in the community.
As always, 2 masked support persons are allowed into the clinic for births.
Finding childcare for elder children for appointments is still encouraged, but we will make exceptions for children attending clinic visits so long as they are COVID-symptom free. A phone call to the office ahead of time to notify us of your children attending is always appreciated.
Miigwech for your patience!
