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
-
COVID-19 Test for Maternity Clients
- Maternity client with scheduled admission appointment must possess a negative result of a valid COVID-19 PCR test performed in a testing institution recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government within 72 hours before admission.
- We offer a free COVID-19 test for our maternity clients.
- For emergency delivery, our ward staff will arrange the COVID-19 test upon admission.
-
Visiting Hours and Visitor Quota:
- 12:00-20:00, limited to two visitors per bed.
-
COVID-19 Test for Husband
- Husband requesting accompany or baby bonding service must possess a negative result of a valid COVID-19 PCR test performed in a testing institution recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government within 72 hours before admission or a negative result of a Rapid Antigen Screening Test with the sample taken within 24 hours beforehand.
- Union Hospital may provide a Rapid Antigen Screening Test Kit at the charge of $200. Once the test sample is submitted, no refund request will be accepted.
-
Companion Bed Service
- This service is available to private-room class clients only.
Disease Prevention Measures for Baby
-
Baby Rooming-in Service
- This service is available to private-room class clients only
-
Baby Viewing
- Viewing time is from 13:00 to 20:00. Nursery staff will schedule it with visitors.
-
Baby Bonding Time
- Nursery staff will schedule it with mothers.
-
Baby Bathing Demonstration
- Limited for mother’s participation only
-
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.
