Hi
I’m due to have my second baby in June. With my first I had a very rare disorder post birth where basically I woke up screaming and was 100% convinced I was dying. Luckily DH was with me because I had been discharged so was able to get me rushed to A&E. Because it was a rare disorder all the doctors that I met with had no clue what was happening at the time. I subsequently saw a specialist who was able to tell me about this rare condition. There is a high chance of having seizures and strokes but I was very lucky that I recovered from it.
This time around I’m working with consultants to try to avoid it happening again however there’s no guarantee as it’s a rare condition that’s not well understood. I’ve been told I’ll stay in for a few days post birth in case it happens again. Pre Coronavirus we discussed the option of having a private room and having DH with me which I was comfortable with. Circumstances have obviously changed now and the thought of being alone if it happens absolutely terrifies me. I know from my first birth how busy midwives can be and how long it takes them to attend when you call for them. It’s causing me a great deal of anxiety and I don’t know what to do. If I have to be alone for the birth because they stop allowing birth partners it’s not ideal but I could manage that, I just cannot bear the thought of being alone during the post partum period because of what I went through last time.