Will my partner be allowed in the delivery room?

[Blurby]

I'm 7 months pregnant - due in May. I have a consultant appointment on Monday. Ive been strictly advised that only I can attend. Absolutely no partners or children are allowed to go in with anyone. Totally understandable and I'm glad to see they're taking precautions.

But what happens when I have my c section in May does anyone know? Will my husband be allowed in the delivery room?

I will ask on Monday but just wanted to see if anyone had heard anything or knew what changes would be brought into place?

I seriously doubt that any hospital will be banning partners from the delivery room. It’s one thing banning them from appointments, not the birth though

Would it not be safer to have the baby at home,given the circumstances?
That way you would not be surrounded by so many people just the midwife,if you are self isolating.

MissyJane2 did you read the op's words? She's not likely be having a c-section on the kitchen table !

Thanks for your replies.

I'm a high risk pregnancy and consultant led after complications from my first vaginal delivery, so c-section it is.

I'm self-isolating so have time to worry about the possibilities of what might be. Which is frustrating...

I think they are likely to continue to allow one person in, unless/until infection control means they really, really mustn’t

Post-natal stays will be as short as possible though, and visitors might be banned other than when coming to pick up. Scans and antenatal appts may well become mother-to-be only

I read my hospital (I'm not pregnant though) and its says that one named birth partner will be allowed but if they have symptoms or the woman has symptoms then unfortunately you will have to birth without.
After the baby is born they will have to go straight home, no staying after.

If you ask now the chances are they won't know what will be happening by then. Ive accepted i might be having my baby alone in May, I'm terrified but if its whats safest for all parties I will be thinking they will be doing what they have to in a horrid time

I hear you Bubbles. Thanks for all your replies and advice. I guess it's just about playing it by ear. What a scary time.

MissyJane2 did you read the op's words? She's not likely be having a c-section on the kitchen table !
Oh Sorry.
I did not know that.
Then she can't have the baby at home.
They won't do a C section at home.
But I think they will let her husband be in the OR with her most hospital do nowdays.
As long as she does not have Coronaviris.

I was worried about this also my c section is booked for 6th of April and my partner can't attend my pre op which is fine but he can be at the birth as long as no symptoms .

I asked my midwife this and she said currently they’re saying one birth partner as long as no symptoms. I guess it could change but think they’d try very hard to keep this rule in place if they could.

I'm having my elective on Monday and I'm wondering if my husband will be allowed in too. I think he will at the moment, but things are changing so fast!.

I'm hoping to get out of the hospital quickly though. I hated it the first time round and I think it's going to be even worse now

Personally I'd suggest really going for it with social distancing from, say, 6 weeks before birth (if we arent in a lockdown) to minimise and risk of any symptoms being evident when you go into hospital.

Even if its just a cold they won't risk it

Short answer, no.

I think they will change this to no in a few weeks

I should be having a c section in June. We have a toddler. I was going to leave him with my parents so partner could be there for the birth, but that doesn't seem like a very good idea anymore. I think I'll be alright on my own - people do it everyday for all sorts of reasons. I was out the next day last time - hope it's the case this time.

In Vienna some hospitals are making women give birth alone. This may be the case in the UK at some point.

I had my 3rd on my own just me and midwife!

My friend is due her baby early April and she has been told...

Dad allowed as long as both parents are symptom free and not in the 14 day isolation

Dad needs to leave straight after the birth

They will aim to have Mum home (assuming no complications) within 6 hours max.

I think its changing daily atm

The midwives here (I'm in hospital now but not for both) seem to think it unimaginable that 1 birthing partner wouldn't be let in, mostly out of mental health considerations for the mums.

That's my hope, @eggofmantumbi. It's my second but after an incredibly traumatic experience with my first I'm already anxious and worrying.

I really hope all us pregnant ladies get to have a birthing partner

I'm in Glasgow and one local hospital has released the following

• car seat to be brought to the hospital with you and onto ward
• only 1 birthing partner for the birth
• once transfered to post natal, birthing partner to leave
• on being discharged partner to meet outside the post natal ward

@blurby the midwives here seem really calm and in control. They said they're all set up for cv cases coming in which they predict is inevitable. They're discharging people as soon as they are ready but not rushing those who need more support.
I'm hoping it's the same elsewhere

@rosegoldivy do you mind me asking what hospital that is?

@eggofmantumbi thank you. That's reassuring 🙏