Pregnant Women Are Worried About Being Alone During Delivery

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, New York City hospitals are banning partners of pregnant women from being in the delivery room while mothers give birth. New York Presbyterian Hospital says they know it will be tough for patients, but that “this is a necessary step to promote safety.” A petition against the rule with more than 150,000 signatures is circulating, and Mayor Bill DeBlasio has slammed the hospital’s move. OBGYN Dr. Lisa Masterson says hospitals are ready for pregnant patients.