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The Children's Department of Hořovice Hospital and its outpatient clinics continue to operate, although in a different mode than you have been used to so far. We are fully available for consultations on the phone, as well as for acute treatment if necessary. However, in this situation it is better to make an appointment by phone first, so do not hesitate to call if you have any doubts about your baby's health. If hospitalisation on the ward is necessary, we of course allow the constant presence of one caring person, regardless of the age of the child, but visits from other family members are not allowed.
As we have written previously, it may be that your GP for children and adolescents will be practising on a limited basis at present due to a lack of protective equipment. Again, we are fully at your disposal.
Newborns who have had an outpatient delivery or who do not currently have a pediatric practitioner available can have their important first check-ups with our pediatric practitioner at the hospital by calling 311 551 218 to make prior arrangements. These appointments are then scheduled at the exact pre-arranged time every weekday from 7.45am to 12 noon so that we can minimise contact with other patients in the waiting room.
All of the current restrictions raise a number of issues and affect our sense of safety and security. The current situation naturally affects all children, even the youngest, and can lead to increased anxiety and changed behaviour. To an even greater extent than for us adults, children's lifestyles have been radically changed, with a sudden loss of personal contact with peers, physical activity and outdoor play.
It is advantageous if as much of the natural life as possible can be made possible for children. Children need help from us to maintain a daily routine and thus structure their day. At the same time, remember that you don't have to fill every minute of your child's time. Every child (like an adult) wants to have a secret and a corner all to themselves.
The aim of this short communication is not to increase the demands on already overburdened parents, but to look for ways to manage the whole situation together in the best possible mood and psychological condition.
In the appendix you will find ideas on how to communicate with your children about what is happening around them to avoid unnecessary increases in anxiety, and an interactive workbook "Hello, I am Korona" that you can print out and go through and fill in together with your children.
