London doulas worry tighter hospital visitor rules could shut them out of patient care – CBC
Measles scare means only one person can be bedside with a woman giving birth
Mar 11, 2025
A recent policy change at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) to curb the rapid spread of measles has some London doulas worried about the emotional and physical impact it could have on her clients.
Facing a surge in measles cases among mostly unvaccinated London-area residents, the hospital announced tightened visitor rules Friday for Children’s Hospital, where measles exposures have been reported in recent weeks, and Women’s Care Program, where its birthing centre is located.
For now, those coming to LHSC to give birth can have only one care partner present for appointments and during labour and delivery, meaning patients can’t have both a doula and spouse with them. The person must also provide proof of measles immunity, or wear an N95 mask.
