In response to the latest situation of COVID-19, Union Hospital has adopted the following
disease prevention measures for the Obstetric Services with immediate effect:
Disease Prevention Measures for Mother
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COVID-19 Test for Maternity Clients
- All maternity clients with scheduled admission appointment must possess a negative result from valid COVID-19 PCR test (i.e. Combined Nasal and Throat Swab – CNTS) performed in a testing institution recognized by the Government of the HKSAR within the previous day before the date of admission.
- We offer a free COVID-19 PCR test for our maternity clients.
- For emergency delivery, our ward staff will arrange the COVID-19 PCR test upon admission.
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Visiting Arrangement
- 10:00-21:00 daily, limited to two visitors per maternity client.
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COVID-19 Test for Husband
- Husband requesting accompany service must possess a negative result from valid COVID-19 PCR test performed in a testing institution recognized by the Government of the HKSAR within the previous day before the date of accompany service.
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Companion Bed Service
- This service is available to private-room class clients only.
Disease Prevention Measures for Baby
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Baby Rooming-in Service
- This service is available to private-room class clients only.
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Baby Viewing
- 13:00-20:00 daily. Nursery staff will schedule the time with visitors.
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Baby Bonding Time
- Nursery staff will schedule the time with mothers.
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Baby Bathing Demonstration
- Limited for mother’s participation only.
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Discharge Talk
- Limited for mother’s participation only.
Our hospital reserves the right to adjust the disease prevention policies without prior notice. Clients are welcome to contact our staff at 2608-3100 for service updates.
