Induction

[livinthedream1995]

I’m due to be induced on the 27th, but I’ve been given no indication as to whether my partner will be allowed to attend or what point he’ll be allowed to attend from. I know each hospital/trust will have different guidelines, but I’ve asked my community midwife, my consultant and labour ward and all of them have said they don’t know the answer and I’ll just have to ask on the day. But I’d like an idea as to whether to expect I’m likely to be on my own for a bit or not. Has anyone been induced recently (last few weeks) and would be willing to share their experience please? 3rd baby, never been induced before, being induced at 38+1 due to concerns about baby’s growth possibly starting to tail off and a pre-existing condition that can cause growth restriction (not that it has in my other 2 kids!) so feeling a little apprehensive.

Thanks 😊

Hi @livinthedream1995.
I was induced 4 weeks ago as an emergency after being sent to triage with pre-eclampsia.
My husband was allowed to stay throughout the entire process. He was with me in traige where I attended as an emergency referral.
I was then admitted to an induction ward where they planned to keep me in overnight and induce me the next day but things became more urgent and they induced me during the early hours of the morning. DH stayed on the ward with me and then came to delivery as well.
Following the birth, which happened quicker than everyone anticipated, I was sent to the post-natal ward and again DH stayed overnight.
He was given a pass and was told he could come and go as needed.
He wasnt asked to do a covid test at all but i had a PCR test before leaving triage for admission. He did a lateral flow at home before going in just in case he needed it.
Other visitors werent allowed following the hospital covid policy. Birth partners only and no children.
It was nice having him there throughout and the wards were quiet believe it or not.

I would suggest you go online and google your hospitals trust site and they should have a clear covid plan.
My communuty midwife didnt have a clue of the hospital policy as she didnt work there. Best off looking at the trust directly for up to date details.

@Flutterby8

That sounds scary, good that your husband was allowed to stay with you though! Hope you’re all doing well now 💖

I’ve even asked a midwife on the labour ward as I was in for decreased movements last week and the midwife who was looking after me then said she didn’t know, which I thought odd considering that’s where I’ll be giving birth lol. We’ve got this website called family assist so I’ll have a look on there, stupidly didn’t think to check that!

Thanks for the advice x

We're all good now luckily! Has been a long recovery for me but baby is fine.

Given the rising Covid cases it could just be that the hospitals are being a bit more reserved with plans just in case?
Only thing I did notice were the staff in triage/Labour wards didn't cross over with the staff in delivery so it could be different depending protocols for each area.