Anyone just had a baby?

[mamaof2girls]

Anyone just had a baby and how are they dealing with people (family) visiting newborn? Due in under 10 weeks and started to think if I have her while this is still all going on I don't want family coming just incase etc but has anyone's family took offence to this or is people understanding? Sort off spoke with my mum about it and she's is like well people will just have to video chat as it's what's best for the baby witch I totally agree!!

If things are as they stand now I wouldn't want anyone near a newborn. Far too risky. If people get offended that's their problem. When you have a newborn you are allowed to focus on just them. People seeing a new baby, while nice and all, isn't a priority. I hope the next few weeks go well for you OP, what a time to be stuck indoors

Thank you! Yeah I was thinking that feeling bad as right now am also keeping my 16 month old away from everyone aswell but it's just what we have to do to protect our family's etc! Plus it's only been 3 days and I hate staying home as it is 😂😂😂

My daughter is pregnant so I'm busy coming to terms with not seeing her or the baby for as long as necessary. I would not dream of putting them at risk.

Thank god we have the chance to see people on screen!

I’m due in 6 weeks and people won’t be meeting the baby in person for a least 3 months if things carry on as they are. They are more than welcome to come to the front window if they can’t do screens but not letting anyone in my house unless it’s an emergency until it all blows over. Just think of the positives, at least you get to enjoy your baby without everyone wanting a ‘turn’! Personally I’m ecstatic that it keeps overbearing MIL away

This situation will also expose people who care more about the novelty of meeting the baby than the baby/mother’s health! I presume my MIL will be whinging about it saying ‘but why can’t we come in I want a cuddle’ Anyone that doesn’t agree with you is a selfish dick imo!

Defo think am going to mention it to my other half tonight like throw it in there some how and see how he reacts tbh think he will be on my side anyway but just so he can sort off mention it to his family as a warning as I have said to my mum and she's in agree with me so that's a positive! X

I have a 7-weeks old baby currently in France under lockdown. We have had only 2 visits so far (last one two weeks ago). My in-laws haven't been able to come over but they fully understand that everyone's health is a priority. Including that of the HPC that are taking care of us. If my midwife became ill it would have terrible consequences for all her patients and babies.

Midwives and health visitors are recommending different strategies depending on whether you are (or plan to) breastfeed, and whether you or the baby would be considered high risk after pregnancy. Speak to your mw