EGRMC: Keeping Moms and Babies Safe During the Pandemic

The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center over the past year. Well over a thousand infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic.

While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, located in a separate, enclosed area to provide specialized care and services. A dedicated team of nurses and obstetricians work exclusively with the moms and babies through delivery and post-partum care.

“Caring for moms and newborns is our privilege, and we strive to always provide the very best care possible to our moms as they experience the joy of bringing a new life into this world,” said Marie Burdett, MSN, R.N., chief nursing officer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. “Our Women’s Pavilion is designed with safety in mind and staffed with experienced labor & delivery, postpartum, lactation, and nursery nurses.”

Pre-natal care remains critical and women are encouraged to stay in contact with their obstetrician and keep their appointments to be sure their pregnancy is on track. And once baby is here, regular visits to the pediatrician are important to help them thrive.

The hospital and physician clinics keep the safety of their patients as the top priority. Many actions have been taken to enhance infection prevention and support social distancing to maintain a safe environment during the pandemic.

When an expectant mom arrives at the hospital, she goes to the Women’s Pavilion’s main entrance where staff will check her temperature and complete a screening questionnaire. Moms can have one support person stay with them in their room throughout their stay. The individual must screen negative for COVID-19 and wear a mask at all times.

“Moms can feel more comfortable knowing we are taking necessary precautions for their safety,” added Burdett. “Each one of the moms who deliver here receive the individualized care they need and deserve at this most special time in their lives.”

The Women’s Pavilion at East Georgia Regional Medical Center offers monthly prenatal classes at no charge for our expecting parents including childbirth, breastfeeding and baby basics. Class sizes are limited at this time due to COVID-19, and masks must be worn while inside the facility at all times.

Also, if you need help finding an obstetrician, pediatrician, family medicine specialist or any other physician, visit the “Find a Doctor” link on East Georgia Regional Medical Center’s site HERE.

Source: EGRMC