To still be taking precautions re covid during pregnancy?

[pearlsandpetals]

Hi all I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with my first. Where I live covid cases are still quite high and I haven't had the vaccines yet (personal choice, would rather wait). I am anxious about getting covid whilst pregnant and have told family and friends I'm going to be avoiding mixing unnecessarily and being as careful as possible. Unfortunately I feel like my partner's family don't really understand this and seem to think I'm being paranoid or over reacting because the rest of society seems to be getting back to normal. MIL said that a big group of family members are visiting next week and she expects us (me and OH) to be there as they will all want to see us, but I don't feel comfortable with me currently being unvaccinated and pregnant. Are my OH's family right in that I'm being paranoid and ridiculous? Please can we keep the vaccine in pregnancy debate out of this as I am aware of all the evidence but would still rather wait a little longer! Thanks all

Just tell them you have been pinged and need to isolate for 10 days they can't argue with that

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I have covid I'm allowed out in a couple of days!
I did not get vaccinated and didn't plan to either
It was a family event that my husband caught covid and brought it back I've been very careful but he had alot of pressure put on to go!
I just wanted to come on tho and say I'm late pregnancy and I'm 40 and covid was like a mild cold for me I feel fine now!

I felt getting the vaccine was pointless for me because I don't think I will be offered boosters and I'm healthy so personally I would rather have the natural antibodies that getting covid gives
I was worried about getting it whilst pregnant listening to scare stories but in my case all is well so I'm happy I refused the vaccine

I'm 29 weeks and double vaccinated as is my partner but we have still changed our behaviour now in 3rd trimester and won't be going to indoor gatherings etc this summer. My family all take LFTs before they see me (they're also all vaccinated), I don't hug ppl, still SDing, still mask wearing etc. It's my choice and my boundaries. I'm in the same position with my in-laws though but my thing is, you can behave however you want but I can also choose not to be involved or put myself in that position. Have you thought OP about what boundaries you are going to want in place when baby is born? What boundaries will you want with your in-laws and Covid etc? It's good to establish this early on as if you are having boundary issues now it will be even more difficult when baby is born.

I am currently really struggling with my breathing, can't catch my breath and feels like I'm suffocating sometimes. Not because of Covid but because of the position of baby. I can't imagine how scary it would be if I got Covid badly so I'd just rather try keep safe.

@Greenrubber

Just tell them you have been pinged and need to isolate for 10 days they can't argue with that

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I have covid I'm allowed out in a couple of days!
I did not get vaccinated and didn't plan to either
It was a family event that my husband caught covid and brought it back I've been very careful but he had alot of pressure put on to go!
I just wanted to come on tho and say I'm late pregnancy and I'm 40 and covid was like a mild cold for me I feel fine now!

I felt getting the vaccine was pointless for me because I don't think I will be offered boosters and I'm healthy so personally I would rather have the natural antibodies that getting covid gives
I was worried about getting it whilst pregnant listening to scare stories but in my case all is well so I'm happy I refused the vaccine

I felt getting the vaccine was pointless for me because I don't think I will be offered boosters and I'm healthy so personally I would rather have the natural antibodies that getting covid gives

Really?

You are anxious about getting Covid but won't get vaccinated? I'm sorry but I have no sympathy for you.

@Greenrubber

Just tell them you have been pinged and need to isolate for 10 days they can't argue with that

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I have covid I'm allowed out in a couple of days!
I did not get vaccinated and didn't plan to either
It was a family event that my husband caught covid and brought it back I've been very careful but he had alot of pressure put on to go!
I just wanted to come on tho and say I'm late pregnancy and I'm 40 and covid was like a mild cold for me I feel fine now!

I felt getting the vaccine was pointless for me because I don't think I will be offered boosters and I'm healthy so personally I would rather have the natural antibodies that getting covid gives
I was worried about getting it whilst pregnant listening to scare stories but in my case all is well so I'm happy I refused the vaccine

You selfish idiot.

I am double vaccinated and not pregnant and I am still taking precautions. I would rather not contract Covid so am avoiding large gatherings indoors.

My choice. No one tells me what to do and who to see either. Tell your MIL to piss off.

I won’t go into the whole vaccine debate but there is a part of me that wonders why you are being cautious yet aren’t vaccinated.

@Anonymous48

Why?

@IcedSpice

Yes

[quote Greenrubber]@Anonymous48

Why?[/quote]
Really? You actually don't know why people might see you as being selfish and stupid?

It's not just about you. People not getting vaccinated when they can is the reason that the delta variant (and who knows what other variants to come) are spreading so fast.

@Anonymous48

I'm not mixing with anyone and sticking to the rules

I also take a LFT before any hospital appointment so no I'm not a selfish idiot

I don't feel comfortable with me currently being unvaccinated and pregnant

These are both your choices, and not compatible ones at that.

[quote Greenrubber]@Anonymous48

I'm not mixing with anyone and sticking to the rules

I also take a LFT before any hospital appointment so no I'm not a selfish idiot[/quote]
We'll have to agree to disagree.

@Anonymous48

OK prickface

[quote Greenrubber]@Anonymous48

OK prickface[/quote]
That's lovely.

YANBU.

I'm 16weeks and I'm half vaccinated. After discussing with my midwife I decided to wait until after 12 weeks to get my first jab. I always knew I'd get it, it was just a question of when. The implications of covid later in pregnancy can be awful so I didn't want to take the chance.

At the same time, I completely appreciate where other pregnant folk are coming from when they decide to wait. We all have different journeys to pregnancy and when loss has been experienced or it's been difficult to conceieve you really don't want to do anything that could possibly impact the pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

Also, the advice for pregnant folk literally changed over night. I really, really despise how this demographic is being portrayed in the media as anti-vax.

I also find it very selfish how those who have has both doses now act when out in public. You can still carry the virus and not everyone has had both jabs.

@Anonymous48

I'm not normally rude but I felt being called a selfish idiot by a stranger deserved a pointless response

[quote Greenrubber]@IcedSpice

Yes[/quote]
So you know more than the scientists and experts?

Where did you get your doctorate in advanced virus-ology (as you can tell i dont have one) was it facebook?

@IcedSpice

There are no plans for the under 50's to get covid boosters (as of yet)

They don't know how long the vaccine lasts some people have not even got any antibodies from this

They don't know how long the natural antibodies last either but some papers say could be years (who knows)

No one knows even the experts have different options

I'm not telling people what I think they should do I'm just telling you what my personal experience was

I don't care if u have or have not been vaccinated fact is alot of the population won't get the vaccine due to age alone and if a few people decide not to get it for whatever reason it's really none of your business they should not be bullied into a decision that makes them uncomfortable

Vaccinated people can still transmit and get ill from covid
All the people I have heard that are not getting the vaccine (on mumsnet) are still making sure they are taking all the precautions

And now I've had/got covid and still sticking to the rules I'm isolating with my family and still it's not good enough for some people

I don't claim to be a vaccine expert obviously but you can't argue with nature! Our bodies make antibodies and I would rather them than take a new vaccine as my risk seemed low given my health and age

And I'm happy with my decision

YANBU, to make choices to avoid indoor gathering, and not to get the vaccine. I’m vaccinated but never would during pregnancy, I’m surprised so many are happy with it actually, but respect it’s individual choice of course.

YANBU to take precautions but YABU to not include the vaccine in those precautions 🤦‍♀️

I’ve just had covid despite being fully vaccinated. It was pretty unpleasant and I have taken the fully allowed dosage of paracetamol and ibuprofen every day for over a week (which obviously you can’t do when pregnant).

I understand vaccine hesitancy in what will be the first group of pregnant women to take it. Perhaps speak to a healthcare professional about it.

With that in mind, you are not being unreasonable in protecting yourself and your baby.

I've had two doses of the vaccine and am not going to any large gatherings. I will be 36 weeks pregnant this week. The highest risk is to mothers in the 3rd trimester. It doesn't matter what your mil wants quite frankly, if you feel anxious and would rather not go, don't. You can still catch the virus even if double vaccinated.

@Undersnatch I agree it’s personal choice completely but don’t understand why you are surprised pregnant women are getting the vaccine. Covid Is known to be a risk to pregnant women, there is no scientific reason why the vaccine would effect the baby. I have read around lots, pregnant women have been vaccinated in other countries for much longer so plenty of evidence. It’s completely personal choice and I don’t judge anyone either way but to say you are surprised is a little judgemental. I am not surprised at all.

Getting covid is a hell of a lot more dangerous than getting the vaccine. It’s not a guarantee you don’t catch it, of course. But the amount of unvaccinated pregnant women in hospital at the moment is scary.

@Excited101

To be fair I had/have it pretty mild yet another double vaccinated poster had it worse so why can we not make our own minds up about whether or not we take the vaccine?

The statement that getting covid is more dangerous than taking the vaccine really differs from person to person does it not?