Ayrshire Maternity Unit (AMU) has issued an update on visiting restrictions following mainland Scotland going into full lockdown again.
The NHS Ayrshire & Arran service has said that there is currently no change to visiting restrictions.
In a Facebook post, NHS Ayrshire & Arran Women and Children’s Service, run by AMU, stated that pregnant women are still able to have one designated partner at appointments.
The post states: "After yesterday’s Scottish Government announcement that Scotland is back into a full lockdown, we would like to reassure you that within Women and Children’s, there is currently no change to Tier 4 visiting restrictions.
"You are still able to have one designated partner attend your appointments for community midwife, antenatal clinics, maternity day-care, maternity assessment unit, EPAS, ultrasound scans, when in labour ward and for caesarean section.
"When an inpatient, one 30-minute visit is allocated to your designated partner per day.
"At this time children are not permitted to visit or attend maternity appointments.
"For paediatric appointments and inpatient ward, one parent can accompany a child.
"Designated partners or parents must not be self-isolating or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
"Please refrain from calling the urgent care line at maternity assessment for visiting guidance, any updates will be posted on this page.
"Face coverings must be worn unless exempt. You may be asked to provide proof of exemption.
"We thank you all once again for your continued compliance and support."
