By Megan Wehring 

HAYS COUNTY — Expectant mothers are starting to think twice about having their babies in a hospital. 

While COVID-19 case numbers are increasing daily, hospitals are having to make tough decisions when it comes to protocols and the number of visitors allowed per patient. Hearing the news that they would be required to wear a mask during labor, some mothers are leaning more toward out-of-hospital care. 

“I have had four or five phone calls within the last week becaus...