Policy change means OBGYNs in U of U Health system may not get to deliver patients' babies | KMYU

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Emily Rasmussen delivered her first child a few years ago without her OBGYN there, and says she wouldn't want to repeat that experience. (Photo: Rasmussen family)

Safety measures, as a direct result of the pandemic, are the reason for the U’s policy change. Back in March, the policy changed to have the doctor or resident working that day do all the day's deliveries — whether it is their patient or not. (Photo: KUTV)

Emily Rasmussen and her husband are considering growing their family, but learning the University of Utah Health system has a policy that might prohibit her OBGYN from delivering has her thinking twice. (Photo: KUTV)

Emily Rasmussen delivered her first child a few years ago without her OBGYN there, and says she wouldn't want to repeat that experience. (Photo: Rasmussen family)

The University of Utah Health system has a policy that might prohibit a patient's OBGYN from delivering their baby. (Photo: U of U Health)

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