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I am going for my first pregnancy consultation in two days time. i would like to find out what precautions must i take before going to the hospital. am i required to do a covid-19 test and will my baby be infected as well if i am positive!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable protocols: How this is managed can be quite variable. I recommend that you call the hospital in advance to find out what their policy is. At minimum would wear a mask and wash hands often.

Answered 5/11/2020

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