Coronavirus and scans

[JEB17]

Hi, I'm currently 7+4 weeks and have my first midwife appointment on the 9th April so I have a good few weeks until I will be having my 12 week scan however it's been playing on my mind that with everything going on their could be a possibility my partner may not be allowed to be present for this. Now don't get me wrong, I'm fully aware that there are more important things going on right now but with it being our first child and the first time we will get to see it of course I'm feeling sad about it. Im just wondering what people's opinions are as to wether you think dads will be allowed in or if maybe you already know the answer?
Tia x

My friend is due to have her 12 week scan on Tuesday and she has had a phonecall from the unit specifically saying to come alone 😢

It's not ideal but understandable.

Aww what sad news! I'm sorry for your friend! And yes such a shame and of course not something any of us are going to enjoy but completely understandable! Thank you for your reply! X

I have my booking in appointment in 2 weeks and worried if it will be over the phone, how will they take my blood ?

My local hospital is only allowing birthing partner on maternity wards for birth - they must leave once child is born. They are not able to attend scans.

Check your local hospitals website or call the ward and they'll let you know.

I'm 7 months and take comfort in the fact I don't know any different as it's my first.

I think it will vary depending on which trust/hospital. I had my booking appointment earlier this week and she booked my 12 week scan for 4 weeks time and confirmed that at the moment, my DH is allowed in with me.

I went for a scan yesterday and I had to go alone, even though it wasn’t a routine one, it was because I was bleeding. Scan confirmed a miscarriage. So they are being very strict about it at my hospital.

I have just rung regarding my 20 week-scan in 10 days time. As it stands, I've been told that my DH will be allowed in. Perhaps this is to do with it being the anomaly scan and potentially emotionally difficult?

I feel for those who need to go alone. I'd ring to check the score, so at least you are mentally prepared. x

@HAB86, so sorry to hear that and that you had to go alone . Look after yourself. x

Everything I’ve seen is saying you have to go alone for scans and appointments at the moment. I’m only 6+2 so a little way off, really praying it’ll be lifted by my scan time as I’m really worried about it

@HAB86 I'm so sorry to hear that! Sending all my love!

Slightly promising that a few have been allowed I guess, I give then a call to find out! If I'm honest I'm more sad about it for my partner, seems such a shame that he (or any dad) should have to miss out on seeing their baby for the first time! However as previously stated, I do understand why this choice may be made! Thanks for your replies!!

I don’t think I do understand. Unless you’re actually symptomatic or in the isolation period, you’re both living in the same house so surely there’s no greater risk to anyone if you’re both there rather than just one of you?

I'm the same, I'm 8 weeks and have my scan for 4 and a half weeks time and at the moment my husband is not allowed with me. I'm hoping that by then things will have improved! I dont want to go alone and he doesnt want to miss it.

@BuffaloCauliflower I did say this to my partner, we live together, share a bed and sometimes drink from the same glass lol anything he could have, I almost definitely have it! I understand why they've made the choice for the safety of the midwifes and other people but I do also agree with you that if you live together it shouldn't apply. Afterall our household are the only people we're allowed to be with anyway right now. And @biscuit13 I really hope things have clamed down then too! Fingers crossed we won't have to go alone! X

I'm 9 weeks and I've had a letter saying my booking in appointment will be done over the phone and bloods taken at my first scan.

I feel really sorry for the more anxious mums to be. I'm not feeling great about it and I've had a straight forward pregnancy before.

I guess time will tell 🤷🏻‍♀️

I have a friend due to give birth and is facing doing it alone...that's awful!!!

@GloriaMaximus it is awful! And yes, I had my first appointment over the phone, got my scan on thursday. I'm definitely very nervous going in alone! And I'm sorry about your friend, I hope all went okay.