What are the guidelines for videotaping/photographing the birth?
We make every attempt to accommodate the videotaping/photographing birth. There are, however, a few guidelines you, your family or friends should follow to ensure the safety and privacy of all patients: • The couple should discuss videotaping with their health care provider during prenatal visits. • If complications develop, the health care provider or charge nurse makes the final decision as to whether videotaping should continue. • Video cameras must be battery operated. Electrical cords can be hazardous. • Tripods, third-party photographers and lighting sources not connected to the camera are not allowed. • Videotaping during labor is permitted in the labor/delivery rooms except if a special medical procedure is taking place. • Camera operators must be stationary at the head of the bed. • Videotaping in the recovery room is only permitted if approved by a nurse. • Caesarean section deliveries cannot be videotaped. The baby, however, may be videotaped after the birth, if approved by
