Advice.....

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Mr Whitty says that the social distancing measures are particularly aimed at people above 70, adults with chronic illness such as heart disease, and pregnant women.

So does that mean we like over 70 will be asked to isolate??

I'm trying to work out the same thing!

My work would have none of it I'm sure!!!

My employers would no way allow it, I'm 20 weeks today

The pregnancy advice feels very confused!

I think there saying for us to isolate????

Just listened to the live feed from Boris and that's what it seemed to imply? But my work wouldn't be willing I'm sure to comply.... So hard to understand it all!!

If we have to self isolate then I would unfortunately do so. my worry is do I get paid? I've been off sick for 5weeks and going back this week as cant afford it any longer so 12 weeks would be unfeasible

I'm very confused. The guidance was for us to take "special care" with social distancing measures. What that means is not clear. For example, if the kids are the ones older people are meant to be avoiding, is that the same for us? I've got 2 ten year olds, are they not more of a risk to us?

Following as in same boat.

I watched it and Boris and Chris Whitty made it clear the evidence is too much in its infancy on pregnant women and thus as a precaution are now part of the high risk group. So yes we are being asked to stay put for 12 weeks. I would expect this doesn't include scans, MW apps etc

news.google.com/articles/CAIiEImXa9nTZXifNDoEFvNdyXwqGAgEKg8IACoHCAowqa6gCTCuoHAw_YqLAw?hl=en-GB&gl=GB&ceid=GB%3Aen

Although the 12 weeks hasn't been officially put in they said it would be in the next few days.

I actually don't mind..... I'm not sure I could get any more antisocial if I tried my concern is work..... What happens there??

Also confused and following!

I'm run a business from home supplying cafes, pubs and restaurants. With people being told to avoid them that's my income gone anyway. I don't even know if I'll qualify for maternity allowance from the government if my earnings drop drastically.

My children still have to go to school and nursery and come home to me. What about hospital appointments?

@ChipsAreLife What are the "very special circumstances" referred to in that article?

They didn't say but I would assume it's for your medical apps. You will still need to receive prenatal care. I know when they were talking about the isolation for vulnerable they said important medical apps still needed to be attended.

22 weeks pregnant and In the same boat! Literally wondering whether we need to self isolate! And what about midwife app? I have mine next week!

My work would allow us all to work from home luckily....

I work in school, am 17 weeks and have no idea either.

Same boat here. Dunno what to do about work?

Messaged my MW! Will report back x

Sounds like they're being very cautious with us and asking us to overall have less social contact. Boris also said that most people if possible to work from home so I guess he's suggesting pregnant women shouldn't be on work as it poses a risk. Guess we all speak to our bosses and see what they all suggest tomorrow x

Once they say all at risk groups are to stay at home for 12 weeks which will be in days then you've got to stay home. I would assume this exclude your midwife apps etc but that will be made clear. Unless you can work from home then yes you won't be able to work

My boss I'm sure will just ignor it until its set in stone!!

My worry is pay! No way I can afford to live on SSP and then SMP for the next year...

I am only 7 and a half weeks so haven’t told work yet but now thinking I’ll have to tell them tomorrow given the new guidance, is anyone else in this position?

I am keeping my son off school tmw morning and asking the Head to call me. I am 31 weeks pregnant and under investigation for heart palpations and baby being small, so to me, my son is a risk.

Hubby is already working from home so he isn't a risk.

Son still has three weeks before Easter hols so hoping I can get her to allow home Ed and no fine me or lose his school place. It's so confusing!

As for social distancing, I think we are to keep antenatal appointments but not to go if we have symptoms