Partners during labour Covid?

[Sparkles512]

I am 26 and husband is 30 we want to start TTC but I am petrified of the thought of labouring alone due to covid restrictions I just dont think I could cope without my husband.
Or will I be in so much pain that I am oblivious to the fact hes not there?
Has anyone experienced this?
Good or bad points?

Even if you got pregnant immediately I would sincerely hope that current restrictions are a thing of the past by the time you come to give birth. And none of the women who gave birth during lockdown would have ever known what the situation would be in nine months time when they got pregnant. In short, if 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we don’t know what the future will look like. So don’t base your decision about TTC on waiting until things change. They could change back again or go in another direction. Also, I think partners have always been allowed with you during active labour. So by the time things really kick off they would be there.

PS you can’t ever know how you will feel during labour until the time-everyone is different. Some people want constant support and others want no one near them. Covid or no Covid, you can’t possibly know which one you will be until the day. Sorry if that’s not helpful but having a baby is a lot more than just giving birth so I can’t understand you basing this decision on one such narrow consideration which you can’t possibly plan for.

I second the above poster, hoping it’s a thing of the past by the time you are ready to pop.

Also, I wouldn’t delay trying to conceive as you never really know how long it could take. It could be super quick but mentally it’s good to prepare for a bumpy journey, at least this way if it happens faster you would be pleasantly surprised x

@GeorginaTheGiant
@BriocheBuns
I guess it's the fear of the unknown?
The fear of your partner missing out?
The fear of not coping in your own?
I guess I need to let my anxieties disappear and just go with the flow and see what happens?

I work in a hospital and people can have their partners with them but only when they are in active labour.

Hopefully by the time people are all immunised and it was 9 months from now, it might be a much better situations

Maybe wait abit until you ttc?
I'm not sure either if they will be vaccinating people who are pregnant as in, is it harmful?? Does anyone know??

@Hope4theBestPlan4theWorst
Thank you its nice to have some first hand experiences!
I really can't decide what to do for the best!
No one can predict the future so I guess I have to make the best decision I can.
I will see what is announced this evening and have another think