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Does anyone know what happens if you are self isolating and go into labour?

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Sleepsleepmeepmeep · 29/03/2020 20:02

I am due in a few weeks and am freaking out about labour and CV.
I am due a home birth, if that will still be possible who knows? But what happens if I/ my family have symptoms and are self isolating when I go into labour?
I don't see my midwife again until a couple of weeks and can't get through to her (she is obviously ten times busier than usual)
I just want to plan ahead.

Does anyone else know whats going on?
I am due for the 'peak'

OP posts:
Hollywhiskey · 31/03/2020 07:22

My sister is due in a few weeks. She and her husband are self isolating now so that she doesn't get cv when labour starts.
She was told if you have it then you have to go in Labour ward, have continuous monitoring and staff in ppe. Husband would still be allowed but would have to wear a mask.

MonaLisaDoesntSmile · 31/03/2020 08:20

There is advice on the national college of obstetricians I believe? You ring the hospital, let them know about the self isolation, they tell you when to cine and you either get there by private transport or they send an ambulance. If you're going by yourself you need to ring them when your are there, and they will send someone to pick you up. Your baby and you may be monitored more throughout the labour.

Whoareyoudududu · 31/03/2020 08:21

Both of you need to remain isolated until you give birth to lower your chances as best as possible. I think most areas have stopped home births but you need to check with your midwife.

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