Coronavirus due to give birth !

[Abbyd222]

Hey everyone thought I would start a post to see if there is anyone that is nearly due along with me right now? to chat about we are all feeling with this virus, potential lock down And giving birth at a time like this. I'm 37 weeks on Monday and i was early with my others so thinking I haven't got too long now. A Home birth was already planned just anxious about a possible hospital birth if I catch it and all the complications around all of this. Hoping some people will response that a due in the next few weeks or have just had they're baby this week when all this has started happening. I'm not good with mumsnet if someone could post this and tag me somewhere that it would get more of a response please

@NemophilistRebel I totally understand. I really wanted my partner there holding my hand and it's shit they're no longer allowed.

I just didn't let myself get upset as it's totally beyond anyone's control and it's to protect both staff and patients.

It's all over so quickly though and then you'll have your lovely new baby to distract you.

We were told partner could be with me throughout yesterday morning then by the afternoon we were told partner can't come into theatre, I couldn't have skin to skin with the baby until out in recovery and partner would not allowed back in the maternity ward today.

This is really frustrating, I'd like to know what they are basing these decisions on. Obviously it's a crazy time but I've said before they need to make their decisions and reasoning more transparent. By just making these decisions at the last minute, it's panicking a lot of people

Layladylay234 my midwife said it was the hospital trust bosses who all had a meeting yesterday morning with government people.

I would check with your midwife ASAP what the position is, although I was told most of the decisions were going to be a nationwide thing.

I asked my midwife on Mon and she said she couldn't really say as everything could change in 8 weeks. Which she's right about. I just wish we all had some bloody clarity

My waters have gone and I've just been put on a drip as I have gbs. I can't have anyone with me until I go over to delivery but it's not been too bad so far other than having no company and no one to share my excitement with. I have to stay in at least 12 hours after and I imagine that will be the worst bit.
I'll keep updating with how we get on❤️

@cucumbercookie hope it all goes well for you!

Congrats to everyone that has they're babies in so glad all went well :) and good luck @cucumbercookie

The RCOG have just released guidance which states that not only should women be allowed birth partners for active labour, but they should be ENCOURAGED to have birth partners during the Coronavirus pandemic as having a birth partner leads to better outcomes (the exception is obviously that birth partners with symptoms should not be allowed)

@brummiemumm thank goodness!

@brummiemumm
That’s great news but how do we make sure that our trusts follow that guidance?

@NemophilistRebel I don't suppose we can but I found it reassuring as I'd assume most trusts will follow this guidance...?

www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

This is halfway down all the Questions-
Q. Will I be able to have my birth partner with me during labour and birth?

I’m due in 8 weeks so also keeping everything crossed.

@SapphosRock hi, I'm abit late to join the thread! I'm 35 weeks plus 4 days. I had borderline gestational diabetes which I have managed to control with diet. I'm due to have an elective Caesarian section at 39 weeks. Really nervous particularly about staying on the postnatal ward alone without my husband.

I was wondering how long you were in for following your c section? Xxx

Hi @sredwards - congratulations and good luck!

My hospital has something called enhanced recovery where they aim to get you up and about a few hours after the c section and home the next day. Even though I had a complicated c section - I had both a spinal and an epidural and I needed a blood transfusion - I was still home 24 hours after giving birth and the time went really quickly. If you want to get out of hospital quickly I imagine you will get lots of help to achieve that. You will need lots of help at home though and I advise you to accept all the painkillers - the first few days were a struggle.

Also, saw my midwife yesterday and apparently rules have now been relaxed and partners are able to accompany women for c sections again which is great news.

@SapphosRock that's very reassuring! I'm hoping to be out fast. I would have been allowed the day after when I had an emergency section with my son but he had jaundice so we had to stay. Really hoping my daughter doesn't have jaundice and we can get home really fast. It's just a worry with the gestational diabetes but it seems under control apart from last week I had a growth scan and baby had grown quite substantially since that last scan! Xxx

Those of you have that other children what will you be doing with them while you give birth etc? Our plan was for our son to go to my mum but is that still technically allowed? I guess it's a 'medical emergency'

Doctor said it was fine for DC1 to go to grandparents as it’s classed as medical need (so long as not classed as vulnerable and putting them at risk)

@Jessie9323 we have had to move in with my parents because we are in the midst of having a home extension done which still isn't complete so people would be in and out after we've had baby and I'll have had a section. I'm sure it'll be fine. Just try and isolate yourself and your little one as much as you can before you go into hosp xxx

@Rebelwithallthecause my parents are 59 and 62 so not classed as at risk, my dad is a delivery driver for fruit and veg, it's his retirement job but he's not busier than ever!

@sredwards I have only left the house for a daily walk since the end of March, my husband however is a key worker and has to go in

@Jessie9323 I'm sure if your husband is taking all the necessary precautions whilst he's at work he will be ok. I wouldn't worry too much mate. Your doing everything you can. When are you due?

@sredwards 20th May so it might have all changed by then haha

@Jessie9323 you’ll be fine with childcare arrangements then

I’m same due date

@Jessie9323

We have the exact same due date!

I’m planning on leaving our kids with friends who live a couple of doors down. I’m glad to hear others say that doctors have told them it’s okay to leave children with other people as I did a thread a few weeks ago and there was only 1-2 people who said that would be okay. Everyone else said to suck it up and labour alone...

@Jessie9323 I'll be having baby between 1st and 8th may. Section not been booked yet til next week x I just really want my husband to be able to stay with me for the duration. xxx