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Pregnant in a Pandemic

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gbk3 · 31/03/2020 20:57

Hi, 5 months pregnant with hypertension here. I keep postponing the 5 month scan because my partner is worried about me contracting Covid-19 at the hospital and because of my high blood pressure I might get complications. I also have a 4 year old and we've barely left the house for 4 weeks because of the risks.
I really want to go because I also am 42 and have low PAPP-A levels(-0.34) which may be affecting the placenta and baby's growth. This scan will check that out too.
If I wear a coverall and mask and goggles/face visor with gloves and am careful I don't touch my face surely it's safe to go?I would be going to a London hospital so we are in the U.K epicentre of the virus. Anyone else worried about this and wondering whether they should cancel their scans?

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Fancymarmite · 31/03/2020 21:46

I've had my 20 week scan and am not due any more. If I had a high risk pregnancy and needed more scans then I would absolutely attend for those

I will be having some face to face appts and some telephone appts for the rest of the pregnancy

My antenatal clinic and scan dept only allow the women in, no partners. Strict distancing rules. Everyone is questioned before they go in and anyone with symptoms is seen for their scan and consultation in a different area

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