COVID-19: Birthing Hospital Policies

For more information about Antelope Valley Hospital : Visiting Hours & Policies, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: To protect patients and visitors from the spread of COVID-19, no visitors will be allowed for COVID-19 positive patients. If the expectant mother is exhibiting symptoms, it may be necessary to separate the mother from the baby until deemed medically safe.

For more information about Beverly Hospital’s Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: No visitors will be allowed except for ONE (1) immediate family or significant other. A limit of ONE (1) visitor per patient per day.

For more information about California Hospital Medical Center’s Visitor Policy,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival. Only ONE (1) visitor 18+ is allowed to join the patient in C-Section & Vaginal delivery during the entire stay.

For more information about Cedars Sinai Medical Center’s Visitor Policy,  Click Here

Labor and Delivery: One doula/labor support person during labor and delivery only, in addition to one unique visitor 24 hours/day during labor and delivery and through the postpartum stay. Please note, asymptomatic L&D patients who test positive for COVID-19 at the time of admission also are allowed one unique support person 24 hours/day through the postpartum stay as long as the support person lives in the same household as the patient.

For more information about Centinela’s Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Hospital allows for ONE (1) companion/visitor. Appointed person not allowed to leave and re-enter.

Breastfeeding Policy:No changes to current breastfeeding policy unless the mother screens positive for COVID-19. Hospital following CDC recommendations.

For more information about Emanate Queen Hospital’s Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival. A mask must be worn at all times. Hospital allows ONE (1) visitor to remain with the new mother for the entire hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy: Following usual practices: STS (Skin-to-Skin), Rooming in, & Breastfeeding. Lactation Consultant tries to see every patient before discharge.

For more information about Garfields Medical Center’s Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) visitor/significant other per patient. Assigned visitor must be 16+ years old, with the exception of the father of the baby. Assigned visitor is to remain with the patient until discharge.

Breastfeeding Policy: Hospital is following the CDC recommended guidelines. Mothers will be provided with the proper information approved by her MD or RN, in regards to breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and rooming in.

For more Information about Glendale Adventist Medical Center Visiting Hours & Guidelines, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors are screened prior to entering the hospital. Only ONE (1) support person/visitor is allowed. Approved visitor can remain during the entire duration of  hospital stay, including overnight.

Breastfeeding Policy: Mothers can breastfeed per CDC guidelines. However, if mother is COVID-19 positive, it is up to the discretion of the family if separation between mother and newborn will occur. If mom is symptomatic, other considerations will be made.

For more Information about Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Patient and Visitors Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival. Visitors must be 18+ years old. Only ONE (1) healthy visitor per patient in L&D and postpartum units.

Breastfeeding Policy: COVID-19 positive or PUI (Patient Under Investigation) will be immediately separated from the baby after delivery to prevent COVID-19 transmission. Skin-to-skin breastfeeding is not allowed, expressed breastmilk will be given by a nurse. Mother must wear a mask at all times.

For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital’s Patient and Visitors Policy,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All visitors will be screened before entering. Hospital currently allowing only ONE (1) support person for L &D and postpartum units. Assigned visitor must remain with the patient until discharge.

Breastfeeding Policy: Current policy promotes breastfeeding as the primary means of infant feeding and continuous rooming in. If a mother is suspected of being COVID-19 positive or is confirmed COVID-19 positive, the baby might be separated from the mother.

For more Information about Greater El Monte Community Hospital’s Guidelines For Visitors, Click Here

Labor & Delivery: GEMHC is currently not doing deliveries.

For more Information about Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s Patient and Visitors Policy,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All visitors will be screened before entering the facility. Only ONE (1) support person or Midwife is allowed during the whole duration of the patients hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is following current CDC breastfeeding recommendations.

For more Information about Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital’s Visitor Policy & Guidelines, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) healthy visitor/support person during delivery and recovery. Appointed visitor/support person must remain with the patient until patient is discharged.

For more Information about Huntington Hospital’s Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All support visitors will be screened before entering the hospital. All patients will be tested for COVID-19 on admission. Only ONE (1) healthy support visitor allowed during delivery if patient is negative for COVID-19. If patient is positive for COVID-19, no support visitor is allowed.  Doula or birth assistant counts as the ONE (1) support visitor. Support visitor must stay with patient at bedside throughout stay until discharge. Masks must be worn by patient and support visitor throughout stay until discharge.

Breastfeeding Policy: Due to COVID-19 , Medela hospital grade pumps will not be available for rent. Mother and newborn separation is recommended if mother tests positive for COVID-19.

For more information about Kaiser Baldwin Park Hospital’s Visitation Restrictions During the COVID-19 Outbreak, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival.Only ONE (1) support person allowed during delivery and postpartum recovery. The appointed visitor is to remain with the new mother for the entire hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy: Same as prior to COVID19 for presumed negative patients.

For more Information about Kaiser Downey Hospital Updated Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Mothers that are delivering vaginally can bring ONE (1) support person for the entire hospital stay. Support person cannot leave the premises at any point and is asked to bring any needed items for the entirety of the hospital stay.

For more Information about Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center’s Visitation Restrictions During Outbreak, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All visitors will be screened before entering the facility. Only ONE (1) support person or visitor allowed for the entire hospital stay. Support person cannot leave the premises at any point and is asked to bring any needed items for the entirety of the hospital stay.

For more Information about Kaiser Panorama City Hospital Visitors Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) support person is allowed. Support person must remain with the mother for the entire labor and postpartum recovery. Doulas are currently not allowed.

For more Information about Kaiser South Bay Hospital Visitors Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival. Only ONE (1) visitor/support person allowed. Support person must remain with the mother for the entire labor and postpartum recovery.

Breastfeeding Policy: Remains the same prior to COVID-19. Unless contraindicated, breastfeeding is still supported and encouraged with skin-to-skin and rooming-in.

For more Information about Kaiser West Los Angeles Medical Center Hospital Visitors Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All visitors are screened at the front of the hospital for temperature before entering the hospital. Only ONE (1) visitor/support person allowed. Support person must remain with the mother for the entire labor and postpartum recovery.

For more Information about Kaiser Woodland Hills Updated Hospital Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Only ONE (1) support person or visitor allowed and support person/visitor must remain with the mother for the entire duration of hospital stay. No In & Out privileges granted.

For more Information about Harbor- UCLA Medical Center Visiting Hours & Guidelines, Click Here

For more Information about LAC+USC Medical Center Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) support person may remain with the mother, including COVID+ or PUI (Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19) . Support person must not leave the hospital and must wear a mask at all times.

Breastfeeding Policy: LAC +USC supports breastfeeding. Breastfeeding, STS (Skin-to-Skin), and rooming- in are continuing as usual. Skin- to-skin for COVID-19 Positive mothers are allowed if the mother wears a mask.

For more Information about Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Visiting Hours, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: No visitors under the age of 18 will be permitted to visit with patients.

• Patients with vaccinated family members will be allowed 2 visitors at a time. No switching back and forth
• Visitors must show proof of vaccination by bringing their paper or digital vaccination card.
• Patients with Unvaccinated family member will be allowed 1 visitor No switching back and forth
• Doula’s must show proof of vaccination

For more Information about Memorial of Gardena Hospital Visiting Hours, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: One (1) visitor/support person plus a doula.

For more Information about Methodist Hospital Coronavirus (COVID-19) Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: All visitors will be screened before admitting to L&D. Only ONE (1) support person/visitor. Appointed visitor/support person must remain with the mother for the entire duration of the hospital stay. No visitor switching will be allowed.

Breastfeeding Policy: If mom is COVID-19 Positive or PUI (Patient Under Investigation), there is no STS (Skin-to-Skin) contact and baby is immediately separated from the mother. Healthy dad can do STS. Mom is encouraged to pump. A healthy support person or staff will feed the baby. If mom is healthy, baby will stay in room and mom can directly breastfeed.

For more Information about Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Only ONE (1) visitor/significant other per patient. Assigned visitor must be at least 16+ years old, with the exception of the father of the baby. Assigned visitor must stay with the patient for the entire duration of hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy: Hospital is following CDC recommendations. Hospital is also providing information to mother by discussing the proper mechanisms to breastfeed. The mother will be properly informed by a hospital professional about her decision to begin skin-to-skin contact, rooming- in, and safe breastfeeding practices.

For more Information about Monterey Park Hospital Visitor Restrictions, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Only ONE (1) support person or visitor allowed. Same person must remain with the mother throughout hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy:  If mother is PUI(Patient Under Investigation) and is interested in breastfeeding her newborn, breastfeeding is encouraged with proper hygiene.

For more Information about Northridge Hospital Medical Center Temporary Visitor Restrictions,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors will be screened upon arrival. Only ONE (1) visitor 18+ is allowed to join the patient in C-Section & Vaginal delivery during the entire stay.

For more Information about PIH Downey Temporary Hospital Visiting Hours, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) coach/visitor may remain overnight and is limited from coming and going from the department. All visitors must be considerate of other patients and staff.

For more Information about PIH Whittier Temporary Hospital Visiting Hours, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) visitor for L&D patients. Visitors are limited from coming and going from the unit. Only ONE (1) visitor per day in NICU.

For more Information about Pomona Valley Hospital Visitor Restrictions & Screening Processes, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) companion during L&D. Companion must be with patient throughout the duration of hospital stay.

Breastfeeding Policy:  Mothers can breastfeed by practicing proper hand hygiene and wearing a mask. If symptomatic, hospital staff will suggest that another person feed the baby. Hospital is following CDC guidelines.

For more Information about Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Hospital Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) support person is allowed. Doulas are not permitted. Only ONE (1) band is provided for support visitor and cannot be changed. If patient is COVID-19 positive or PUI (Patient Under Investigation) NO visitors/support person is allowed.

Breastfeeding Policy: Current policy promotes breastfeeding as the primary means of infant feeding. If a mother is suspected of being COVID-19 positive or is confirmed COVID-19 positive, mother is separated from newborn. Mother can provide expressed milk to infant in the nursery. No direct contact between mother and baby will be allowed.

For more Information about Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors are screened prior to entering the hospital. Patients who are COVID-19 positive will be treated in a separate area of the hospital to contain the virus. Only ONE (1) support person/visitor is allowed. Approved visitor can remain during the entire duration of hospital stay, including overnight.

For more Information about Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Hospital Visitor Policy,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Laboring patients can have a partner and a professional doula present for the labor and birth. The Doula can remain with the laboring mother through recovery, up to 2 hours and then will be asked to leave. The partner/support person can remain for the duration of the hospital stay.

For more Information about Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Hospital Visitation Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Hospital is allowing only ONE(1) support person to remain with patient during entire duration of stay. No switching of support person allowed. Once cleared, visitor is not allowed to leave the premises.

Breastfeeding Policy: Mother and baby are separated if mother tests positive for COVID-19. Baby is placed in a room next to the mother in the care of the designated support person. However, at the mothers discretion, she may be able to room-in with the infant. Mom must practice breast, bottle and pump hygiene. Expressed milk is double bagged prior to leaving room.

For more Information about Providence Tarzana Medical Center Hospital Visitation Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) support person allowed in L&D. Support person can remain overnight. Hospital is encouraging visitors not to leave the facility. However, a swap can be permitted on a case by case basis.

Breastfeeding Policy: If mom is COVID-19 positive or PUI (Patient Under Investigation)- a lactation consultant will work with the mother to protect her milk supply. Mother is to express milk which will be provided to the baby. Mother and baby are separated and infant is fed by a healthy support person.

For more Information about Ronald Reagan UCLA Hospital Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Nurses will screen all visitors for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Only ONE (1) support person-spouse, partner, doula, etc. during labor. Visitors will be restricted from postpartum and nursery units.

Breastfeeding Policy: Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. Mothers should consult and coordinate any breastfeeding practices with a healthcare provider. If the mother is temporarily separated from their baby and intends to breastfeed, the hospital encourages the mother to express breast milk to establish and maintain a fluid milk supply. If the mother suspects she may be infected with COVID-19, a healthy person or hospital staff may feed the expressed milk to the baby.

For more Information about San Dimas Community Hospital COVID-19 Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) companion during L&D. Companion must be with patient throughout the duration of hospital stay.

For more Information about San Gabriel Valley Medical Center Patients & Visitors Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) designated visitor throughout hospital stay. Prior to admittance, the patient and designated visitor will be screened for symptoms and signs of exposure from COVID-19.

Breastfeeding Policy: Skin to skin is implemented for all except for mothers who are COVID-19 positive or PUI. Mothers will wear PPE to breastfeed. Mothers and baby are kept together in same room with baby in isolettes at least six feet in distance, except when Mother is COVID-19 positive. In a positive case, pumping will be done by the mother and hospital staff will assist with feedings.

For more Information about Santa Monica UCLA Hospital COVID-19 Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: ONE (1) support person permitted at the bedside with patient. Please note that doulas are considered support persons, not health care workers. The ONE (1) support person can stay through delivery and two hour recovery and then is asked to leave.

Breastfeeding Policy: Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. Mothers should consult and coordinate any breastfeeding practices with a healthcare provider. If the mother is temporarily separated from the baby and intends to breastfeed, the hospital encourages the mother to express breast milk to establish and maintain a fluid milk supply. If the mother suspects she may be infected with COVID-19, a healthy person or medial staff may feed the expressed milk to the baby.

For more Information about St. Francis Hospital COVID-19 Preparedness & Resources, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Maternity patients in active labor may have ONE (1) approved visitor. The approved visitor may be a spouse/significant other/domestic partner, parent or legal guardian, or designated decision maker. The approved visitor must check in at one of the main entrances and will be subject to screening before entering the facility.

For more Information about St. John’s Hospital COVID-19 Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Labor and Delivery limits to only ONE (1) support person-spouse, partner, doula, etc.

For more Information about St. Mary Medical Center Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Labor and Delivery limits to only ONE (1) support person-spouse, partner, doula, etc. Prior to admittance, the patient and designated visitor will be screened for symptoms and signs of exposure from COVID-19.

For more Information about Torrance Memorial Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors and patients will be screened before entering the facility. Only ONE (1) visitor will be allowed after health screening.

For more Information about Valley Presbyterian Patient and Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: No children under 14 years of age. Only ONE (1) support person/visitor permitted with laboring patient. Doulas are  being considered as the ONE (1) support person/visitor. Overnight stay is permitted for the approved visitor.

Breastfeeding Policy: Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed. However, if the mother is COVID-19 positive, the mother and baby will be separated according to CDC recommendations. Two isolation rooms are available in the unit to accommodate mother and newborn. Mother is instructed to pump or hand express. Newborn will be discharged to a healthy caregiver. If the mother wishes to supersede recommendations, the mother can room-in and breastfeed as desired. Mother will be instructed to practice proper hand and breast hygiene.

For more Information about Verdugo Hills Hospital Visitor Policy,  Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Visitors are screened prior to entering the hospital. Only ONE (1) support person/visitor is allowed. Approved visitor can remain during the entire duration of hospital stay, including overnight.

Breastfeeding Policy: Mothers can breastfeed per CDC guidelines. However, if mother is COVID-19 positive, it is up to the discretion of the family if separation between mother and newborn will occur. If mom is symptomatic, other considerations will be made.

For more Information about West Hills Hospital and Medical Center Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy:  Hospital policy is to allow ONE (1) visitor to be present for the birth, provided that the designated visitor meets the hospital’s health screening requirements. Hospital personnel ask patients and their named visitors to be particularly vigilant with respect to social distancing in the 14 days prior to admission. No children or additional visitors will be permitted.

Breastfeeding Policy: Any mother with a confirmed COVID-19 case or who is experiencing symptoms will be supported in taking all the possible precautions to avoid spreading the virus to her infant. Whether and how to start or continue breastfeeding will be determined by the mother in coordination with her healthcare providers.

For more Information about White Memorial Medical Center Visitor Hours & Guidelines, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: Patients and visitors will be screened before being admitted. Only ONE (1) support visitor allowed.

Breastfeeding Policy: If the mother is a PUI (Patient Under Investigation) or COVID-19 positive at the time of delivery, mothers and infants are being separated to prevent the spread of  infection. Mothers are instructed on hand expression and breast pumping with the intent of feeding that expressed milk to the newborn.

For more Information about Whittier Hospital Visitor Policy, Click Here

Labor & Delivery Visitation Policy: To create a safe environment for patients and staff during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and to safeguard the health of all who come to the facility, Whittier Hospital Medical Center has implemented a ONE (1) visitor/support person per patient. Visitor/support person must be 18+ years.