Trying for a baby and Coronavirus

[disneyqueen91]

Last month I had a miscarriage at 14 weeks. I've just had my first period and I'm ready to start trying again but I'm worried about any complications from the Coronavirus. As this is a new virus there isn't a lot of information. Are there any pregnant women that have been given advice on this subject? I wouldn't want to risk my baby's life and I'd wait to try if there was going to be a problem but the information is to live your life.

Hello - just came across your it post - I’m in the same boat as you! Started trying literally last night hahahah - I’m just gonna get on with it I think - I’m n out going out at the moment and also am pretty sure I’ve just recovered from the bloody virus so am hoping that means I can’t get it again - either way though I don’t want to just keep waiting for things anymore

The virus already took 2 holidays and Glastonbury from me - so I’ve decided to just crack on :)

The Royal College of Gynaecology and Obstetrics have released several statements on this, go have a look.

I am in the same boat... What if i got pregnant and the have the virus afterwards.. fever isnt good for the baby, right? Miscariage is obviously sad outcome, or it may cause some birth defect?

And surely even if I isolate myself (after getting pregnant) I cant go through 9 months without catching it... statisticly I am gonna get in eventually during my pregnancy...

Cant just go out and lick the walls on a coronovirus unit and try to catch it now, so i can get over and done with it either when we are heading to a peak !

My husband says it is risk to me and the baby and I agree with it in a way... Yet we both know I am 38, so I cant wait much longer...

We wanted to start IVF (mainly to increase out chances because of my age and maybe freeze an egg) and now that boat is sailed - because no IVF clinic is excepting new patients for a while...

Arrggghhh....

@disneyqueen91 sorry for your loss OP.
Thats shit !!

we wanted to start trying from this month too but have decided to not. limitations on medical care, unknown effects of the virus on fetus and no idea when this will actually all be over were too big risks for us.

My month 14 after my MMC and I'm really torn. Main reason to stop are I wouldn't want to attend scans and possibly birth alone.

However I work away alot so am actually home for the whole month which gives us a much better chance of conceiving.

I'm actually not worried about the virus that much.

It's so difficult. One day I'm like right that's it I want a baby but I completely agree that it's extra pressure on the NHS among other things. My cousin is pregnant ( we were due the same week ) and been told that while they have put her on high risk at the moment they don't have enough information and that she will be hospitalised if she gets the virus.

She is also showing off that she can't might not be allowed her bf in the room at the birth. Personally I think if it saves your baby and the staff in that critical time then it's worth it. I'd do anything if I meant I got to have my baby.

Sorry about the last bit - I have to rant at someone as my husband will go mad with it all soon 😂 I just can't cope with people moaning at something others would do anything for.

My private ivf treatment was cancelled part way through earlier in the week due to covid-19. Main reason was not to put a burden on the nhs.

We're going to try naturally while we're waiting to start again, although it's unlikely we'll be successful I just can't mentally take not doing 'something' as I'm getting older and it's already been over two years of trying.

@papoy - one cycle of ivf is unlikely to 'increase your chances' at becoming pregnant... one cycle of ivf will give someone aged 35-40 between a 5-20% chance of getting pregnant. Trying naturally (with no known issues) for the same age bracket gives you a 5-15% chance for each cycle. And you can try as many cycles as you want for free.

Ivf is not a panacea. It does not guarantee pregnancy. And at its eye-watering cost, it's worth ttc naturally for at least 6 months without having to go through the horribly invasive procedures, tests and checks.

I'd suggest you do a bit more research about what ivf involves. Never would a couple freeze 'an egg' from the process.

I know @physicskate, nothing is guaranteed which ever way we go about this and I agree I don't think I know everything... the one they freeze isn't called an "egg" anymore isn't it :)

We booked an open evening which turned into a video call session....and they said they will not accept anyone new... GP's investigation referral is on hold which would have say whether I have a blocked tube or not - so cant really know whether there is any point with TTC naturally either... I guess that's why I think IVF could increase my changes - in case I have problem that I am not aware of?

Since the IVF clinics now closed their doors, we have no chance but TTC anyway at least for the time being... but my dilemma is; is it a good time to TTC even naturally with all those COVID19 storm is raging? What would you do?

@Papoy good luck whichever route you take! ❤️

I'm waiting for the time being, I've given myself till July to asses the situation more and to see if there's any more information out there. They say that Covid-19 doesn't cause miscarriage but they aren't really sure what if any damaged is caused. After what I went through last month I don't want to risk anything. I also believe everything happens for a reason and clearly it wasn't safe for me to be pregnant right now so I'm not going to put myself through it. (My way of coping before anyone says anything.)

Among the NHS strain I feel there's just not enough information for me to risk mine and my child's life.

Let me know what you choose. I'm 28 so I have time but it must be difficult when you feel rushed. Maybe try doing what I'm doing and review after every period. See what new information is out there.

I hope this helps ❤️