Keeping Moms and Babies Safe During the Pandemic and Winter Storm
Hospital welcomed more than 900 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year
Durant, Oklahoma – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the Women’s Center team at AllianceHealth Durant over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath with us and have been a welcoming 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.
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. Once your baby is born, regular visits to the pediatrician are important to help your child 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.
Like other community businesses and organizations, during the extreme weather, our hospital experienced a break in a Women's Center water line. Care for our patients has continued and we are adjusting internal operations accordingly. As you plan your arrival, please note that you will now enter through the emergency department where staff will check your temperature, screen for COVID-19 and complete a questionnaire.
AllianceHealth Durant is ready to provide an extraordinary experience. According to Haleigh Todd, “It's like having friends and family there with us from the care we received. I was a little nervous to deliver a baby during the pandemic, but even with the challenges the Women's Center faced due to the water damage, they were still able to provide me with excellent care. The experience was so much better than I ever anticipated and the care they provided never suffered. They are making the best out of the situation.” Haleigh has delivered six children at AllianceHealth Durant.
Labor and delivery are proceeding as they always have and most adjacent procedures remain available. We offer childbirth classes for expecting mothers to go along with our continued effort to enhance the quality of life for the community we serve.
For information on the Childbirth Center at AllianceHealth Durant, call (580) 931-2070. If you need help finding an obstetrician, pediatrician or another physician, visit the “Find a Doctor” link or call (580) 931-2070.
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