Being an expecting mother can bring about a lot of concerns, and one of the biggest ones is figuring out who can visit you while you're in the hospital. It can be quite challenging to plan and feel confident in your hospital choice when their visitor policies and hours keep changing. Sometimes, they even limit the number of support people you can have during such an important and vulnerable time. Many of my clients have expressed how difficult it is to stay updated on what's allowed.
As a Palm Beach County Newborn Photographer, I wanted to make things a little easier for you as I'm sure you have so much on your plate already getting ready for your sweet little one's arrival. I've put together a list of hospitals in Palm Beach County, FL, along with their current Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Visitors Hours Policy. I gathered this information from their websites and through phone calls. Having this information at hand will help you make an informed decision and feel more at ease on the big day. While the hospital websites may provide some information, I recommend giving the hospital a quick call to double-check. After all, hospital policies can change unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to confirm directly with them.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital - Boca Raton, FL
Labor, Delivery and Maternity: One visitor at all times. Two additional visitors are permitted during regular visiting hours (8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.). Siblings are permitted.
www.brrh.com/Patients-Visitors/Visiting-Hours.aspx
Good Samaritan Medical Center - West Palm Beach, FL
Labor, Delivery and Maternity: 7am to 8:30pm. Four visitors at a time.
No information was found online, instead checked over the phone.
Jupiter Medical Center - Jupiter, FL
During labor and delivery, 2 adult visitors. No swap-outs allowed. Doulas are permitted and are not counted as one of the visitors. After delivery, patients may have 2 visitors over the age of 5, during regular visiting hours 8am - 8pm. Swap-outs are permitted. One adult may stay the night. Quiet hours are between 2pm - 4pm, and they ask not to visit during this time.
www.jupitermed.com/patients-visitors/for-visitors/
Lakeside Medical Center - West Palm Beach, FL
Labor and delivery patient may have 1 adult companion, for the duration of labor. 2 visitors and 1 “mother’s helper” may visit a new mom and her baby.
www.hcdpbc.org/for-patients/hospital/visitors/visiting-hours
Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL
Labor and Delivery: Two adults may be present but only one can sleep at night. Maternity: 6am-8pm. No limitation.
No information was found online, instead checked over the phone.
St. Mary's - West Palm Beach, FL
Labor and Delivery: It’s up to mom, but no more than 3-4, and no under 12 years-old. Maternity: Two visitors at a time.
No information was found online, instead checked over the phone. 561-844-6300.
Wellington Regional Medical Center - Wellington, FL
Labor and Delivery: One support person may be present at all times. Maternity: 9am-9pm. No limitation.
No information was found online, instead checked over the phone 561- 798-8687.
West Boca Medical Center - Boca Raton, FL
Labor and Delivery: Two support people may be present at all times, no switches. Maternity: Two visitors at a time.
No information was found online, instead checked over the phone 561-488-8000.
