Maternity unit visiting hours

SLIGO University Hospital has just implemented a new visiting policy in its maternity unit since July 1st.

Director of Midwifery Juliana Henry said: “Following feedback from our new mums and staff we are restricting visiting at the maternity unit. Open visiting is available to partners only until 8.30pm. Grandparents and siblings of the newborn baby are permitted to visit only between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Other visitors will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. This will be at the discretion of the Clinical Midwifery Manager or Midwife in Charge. The change in visiting policy is being implemented to ensure that mothers have the time to recover and get as much rest as possible following the births of their babies.”