Hospitals open Hurricane Matthew hotlines for pregnant women

With Hurricane Matthew fast approaching the eastern coast,  Miami-based Jackson Health System and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health are aiming to proactively assist pregnant women through the duration of the storm, according to ABC10 News.

Physicians at both hospitals are advising pregnant women to report to the hospital only if deemed necessary by their acting physicians. When authorities issue a hurricane warning, physicians typically recommend that women expecting twins or triplets, women who have history with preterm labor, women who have been diagnosed with placental abnormalities or those 34 weeks into term should be admitted to a hospital prior to the storm, according to the article.

Jennifer Piedra, a spokesperson for Jackson Health System, said pregnant women who meet the criteria should register at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center's Holtz Children's Hospital. Patients may also contact the maternity hurricane information hotline at 305-585-2229.

Broward Health advises admitted women and their one allowed companion to bring enough bedding, water, food, clothing, medication and toiletries for four days. For more information, Broward Health maternity patients can call the emergency hotline at 954-355-5111.

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