COVID-19 & the "birth quake" at Methodist Germantown Hospital
Why one nurse, and new mom, said moms-to-be should not be afraid to have their babies delivered at a hospital.
Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24)
Published: 3:50 PM CST December 24, 2020
Updated: 6:32 PM CST December 24, 2020
GERMANTOWN, Tenn — This year has had some difficult moments, but there were also some positives - including babies being born.
So much so that Methodist Germantown Hospital said they have noticed what they call a birth quake, with more women delivering at their birthing center.
Due to COVID-19, there were some changes to how deliveries are done.
One of the nurses went from working to being a patient when she delivered her son, Delta, last month. Here was her advice for new moms who are worried about giving birth during a pandemic.