​A full service maternity clinic in Whitehorse, Yukon.  We are a group of family physicians
​who provide comprehensive maternity care to Yukon families.  All patients are welcome.

Covid 19 Update - July 2021

In response to the increased cases of Covid 19 in our community, Whitehorse General Hospital has introduced new visitor restrictions to limit the spread of the virus.  Most admitted patients in the hospital are no longer allowed to have any visitors. However, it is very important for a woman to have a trusted support person in labour if she chooses, and the Maternity ward is one of the only places in the hospital that will continue to permit visitors.  Visitors may not attend routine booked assessments on the Maternity ward (i.e. non-stress tests). We also ask that you do not bring anyone to your routine prenatal appointments.

Patients are limited to one support person in labour, who will be asked to remain on the ward until you and your baby are ready to be discharged home. There may be some exceptions for extenuating circumstances (such as childcare commitments for young children). Your support person will be supplied a meal tray from the cafeteria. Registered doulas will no longer be permitted to attend labours as a second support. 

It is very important that your support person is not at increased risk of Covid 19 exposure. This includes anyone with symptoms of Covid 19, as well as any close contact with a person known or suspected to have Covid, or has been asked by Public Health to isolate or monitor for symptoms in the last 14 days.  A support person who screens positive for these risk factors will be asked not to enter the hospital. Recognizing that many of the new cases are young children, and that new contacts are being identified daily through schools, daycares and other group activities, it is important for families to limit their social contacts, especially if your due date is less than a month away. It is also good to plan a back up support person, just in case your support person is unexpectedly identified as a high risk Covid 19 contact, or develops symptoms of Covid 19.  

In addition, all maternity patients and their support people will be tested for Covid 19 using rapid testing technology once they are admitted to hospital. 

Please remember that any woman who requires hospital care for any reason at any time in her pregnancy will never be turned away because of Covid 19 symptoms or contacts, but it is important to let your care providers know so we can use appropriate safety equipment to protect staff.  Research now shows that women who become infected with Covid 19 in pregnancy have a higher chance of complications than when not pregnant, and it is important to avoid close contact with anyone who may be symptomatic, or at risk of Covid 19 exposure.  The Covid 19 vaccine greatly decreases the chance of getting the virus, or of developing complications if infected. We encourage all patients to consider getting vaccinated for Covid 19 in pregnancy, and to ask any questions around vaccination at your next prenatal appointment.

We know these new restrictions will be frustrating for families, especially when we were finally starting to enjoy some relaxation of the rules that have been in place for over a year. We ask for your patience as we navigate this outbreak, and will continue to provide timely updates. Please don't hesitate to bring any questions or concerns to your next prenatal appointment. 

Sincerely,

The doctors and staff of Crocus Maternity