In a statement released Wednesday, October 28, the National College of Midwives Announcement (CNSF) announced that it advocated the removal of the mask by patients at the time of childbirth.
According to the recommendations, the nursing staff must continue to protect themselves with surgical masks and appropriate clothing.
In the event that the patient is positive for Covid-19, caregivers will have to wear more complete equipment, namely "
FFP2 masks, charlottes, protective glasses and disposable gowns
".
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These announcements respond to a request sent since the spring by many women, forced to give birth in masks.
Until then, each health establishment, and even each team, decided on the procedure to be followed.
“
What a joy, these recommendations which protect everyone: parturients and health professionals!
Putting a mask on a woman during childbirth is absolute nonsense.
We know how essential the work of breathing is then, for them as for the baby
", rejoices Sonia Bisch, spokesperson for the collective"
Stop Obstetric and Gynecological Violence
".
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The CNSF also indicates in its press release that it recommends that "
the pregnant woman can be accompanied by the person of her choice
" during childbirth.
On the other hand, “
visits to the maternity unit must be limited to the presence of the co-parent
”.