The Rotunda Hospital has announced some changes to maternity restrictions.
From next Monday, the 25th of October, partners will be able to attend Booking Visit appointments, and appointments in the High-Risk clinic.
A week later, on Monday the 1st of November, remaining restrictions for partners for other antenatal outpatient appointments will be lifted.
A statement from the hospital says that patients are advised to avail of the vaccine as soon as possible.
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The statement says: "However, it must be noted that many of our outpatient areas are in older buildings with very small waiting areas. In order to assist us in managing potential overcrowding in these outpatient waiting areas, we strongly encourage patients to please attend routine outpatient appointments alone, and only bring an accompanying partner for occasional visits, such as if you have a complicated or special issue to discuss with your care team.
"In times when there is high footfall, partners may be asked to wait outside the building until called to the consultation room."
