Pregnant women now in higher risk group

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Anyone else pregnant and now thinking wtf am I meant to do? I've felt OK about it all as thought low risk, even GP said no special concerns, and now talk of 12 week isolation. I could greet!!

I’m so anxious. I’m very, very newly pregnant after a mc at Christmas. I’m self employed , so I’m anxious regarding that aswell.
Feeling sick with worry this evening.

From the health and Safety executive:

A significant risk has been identified. What action needs to be taken?

If a significant health and safety risk is identified for a new or expectant mother, which goes beyond the normal level of risk found outside the workplace, you must take the following actions:

Action 1: Temporarily adjust her working conditions and / or working hours; or if that is not possible
Action 2: Offer her suitable alternative work (at the same rate of pay) if available; or if that is not possible
Action 3: Suspend her from work on paid leave for as long as necessary to protect her health and safety, and that of her child.

I think we all have to be wary of the difference between what's being recommended (social distancing) and self isolation. I'm vulnerable X2 but trying not to panic about the 12 weeks of it stays as distancing only

I'm talking about people who can't work from home... so are effectively just taking up to 12 weeks holiday (obvs not a holiday but are not providing any services to the company)

Everyone has been advised to avoid social contact. Pregnant women, over 70s and those with certain health conditions (not sure what they are) are going to be advised to stay at home. Quite a difference.

Its distancing though isn't it, not isolation.
I'm a SAHM, my husband is working from home now so I'm keeping my 4yo off school.
11 weeks pregnant.

Sorry, My previous message was in response to NemophilistRebel. Totally new to mumsnet! I understand the health and safety guidelines (I'm actually off because of suspected parvovirus in the school at the moment and had to use them to fight the case for not going in as school seemed unaware!). I just wondered if this might be different given the whole country is in the same predicament. Lower risk but still a risk to everyone? And plenty of people having to take unpaid leave.

I'm 33 weeks & have been told not to return to work after what was said in today's press conference. Luckily still being paid and my mat leave starts in month or so but it's properly made it feel a hell of alot more real. Taking my DD out of nursery too as it defies the point sending her if I'm meant to "social distancing".

My work have just announced that after BoJo's update, 1-2 of us will be going into the office each day, and working from home the other days. I have been included in this rota even though they know I'm 12 weeks pregnant! There are only 4 of us, it's a shared building and there is literally nothing we can't do at home. Do you think I can insist that I shouldn't go in? I'm annoyed they're making me kick up a fuss rather than just following the guidelines!

@AdalbertWaffling I'd send a link to the guidance and say "obviously I won't be able to work from the office due to the current guidelines"

This is what public health England officially says:

We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.

We're aware of that ChefLife, but why 'other' us from the general population if we're just to do the same? And how can we be extra stringent if we're expected to get on public transport and still work in offices full of colleagues or mix with lots of strangers in a public facing role?!

@MissBax I think you’ve got the wrong end of the stick of my post. I’m just making the point that the PHE says to self distance and work from home for pregnant women. Not to isolate unless they have symptoms. On the website it says to avoid public transport and work from home.

Useful link www.newscientist.com/article/2237352-coronavirus-what-we-know-so-far-about-risks-to-pregnancy-and-babies/ sorry my phone won't let me do a clickable one. I'm a high school teacher and 13weeks. My school is forcing me to stay off. I don't know what to do about members of my household though. Do I pull my daughter out of school then?

If link doesn't work it's from New scientist .com

Have you seen this?

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html

Watching the news and it says we should social distance ourselves. I’m confused whether I should still work as I work for a company where we go to different supermarkets and do I send my children to school if I’m social distancing myself?

@Carouselfish is that paid or unpaid leave and are you regular state school or academy?

Chefwifelife

Ah sorry, my mistake!
I'm a community nurse, so working from home isn't going to be possible. I'm on annual leave, back at work (or meant to be) on Thursday but really in a quandary about what to do!

This is the best link I have found it's very scary and suddenly feels very real

Hoping I will be set up to work from home from tomorrow

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pregnant-women-coronavirus-self-isolation-17935258.amp

I'm 34 weeks and will now be working at home for three weeks until I was due to start my maternity leave, so in some way I am fortunate as I can take myself away from any risk. This whole thing has made me feel so depressed and anxious. I understand the need for over-caution, it really is better to be safe than be sorry, but there is such limited information and that's what makes me worry - has something happened to a baby that they aren't telling us? It's been such a turbulent pregnancy, I finally got a sign off from a doctor last week and told to please enjoy the last 6 weeks of my pregnancy as it's been such a stressful time, and now this has happened.....not many friends have had babies yet and I must admit, I feel very alone, especially with having to stay home...I really enjoyed the social aspect of my work and now I feel I cant have anyone round to visit me or the baby when he arrives, it's very isolating and I do worry about the affects on mental health in the long run. I feel like I will be relying on my partner so much and that won't be enjoyable for either of us. Not sure what point I am trying to make with my post, just need to let some thoughts out!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729 Found this.

Just to be clear, pregnant women are NOT being advised to quarantine themselves for 12 weeks. That advice is for people who are SERIOUSLY at risk and they will be notified by the NHS from Monday 23rd. They will be required, in all likelihood, to not leave the house at all for anything.
Pregnant women are being advised to strictly avoid social contact, WFH where possible and only go out for essential things like appts, food shop etc.

Just spoken to my HR department (I work in the public sector), they've said to take pregnancy related special leave until they either get further guidance or can set me up for home working. Hope everyone else on here gets some support today!

My work has given me the rest of this week off as I work in retail (so around a lot of people) until they can find out more info.
The news says we should isolate ourselves, work from home if possible if you are pregnant.