NHS Lanarkshire is further restricting neonatal visiting and suspending home births to protect families and staff from coronavirus.The confirmation of the step was confirmed by the health board’s chief midwife Cheryl Clark that while one birthing partner is welcome during labour, visitations have been cancelled.Ms Clark continued: “We understand this is an extremely difficult time for all pregnant women and their families but we need ensure our maternity service is safe.
Mums-to-be should discuss any concerns with their community midwife.“We are asking pregnant women who are scheduled to attend for ultrasound scans, appointments in our maternity day bed unit, antenatal clinics and maternity triage to attend on their own.“Mums-to-be planning
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