Pregnant and partner has to go back to work covid worries

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Hi guys it's probably silly I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant with my third child I'm already worried about being so far gone with this whole covid19 situation but my partner has been on annual leave since it started to go crazy due to a holiday which ended up cancelled anyway he's die to go back to work Tommorrow and he's a police officer but is on a 3 month attachment working out of a hospital I'm really scared he's going to catch something and out me and kids at risk especially with being so close to giving birth I just don't know if there is anything in place in regards to him not having to go because of the risk I get he's a police officer and they need them at the mo but surely they must understand the pregnancy it's really making my anxiety bad can anyone offer any advice please xo

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I think the advice is for him to distance himself from you all so far as is possible in the home. e.g sleep separately even if that means kids in with you, eat meals in his room. It sucks, but is that an option?

Didn't want to read and run!

My partner is in the police too. I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with our second child. I think it's totally natural that your anxious but I honestly don't think there's anything in place to allow him the time off. Perhaps he could speak to his sergeant and at least request to not be posted at the hospital if he's not required.

I'm sure he will, but please make sure he's taking every precaution he can.

Thank u for replying MissT2095 it's good to hear from someone in the same position it's just really been worrying me obviously he wants to be at work and I want him there too for obvious reasons but yeah just the hospital attachment makes me so worried for the kids and unborn baby and oh definitely hand gel hand washing and social distancing wherever possible think IL hose him down before I let him in haha xx

Squee123 yeah that is definitely on the cards xo

I have been threatening to spray him down with Dettol All in One on the driveway every time he gets home! We currently have a strict get changed and wash hands policy before he's allowed near anyone.
I know it doesn't help if he actually catches it but it settles my mind slightly.

My friend is a student nurse working on a critical care unit and has a young child. She said to me she travels to and from work in different clothes, when she gets home she leaves her shoes outside, gets a shower straight away and puts her clothes on a 60 degree wash before she interacts with her daughter or partner, hope this helps in some way

hey ladies.. my husband has to work outside of the home as well. he is in wine sales.

He is insisting on getting the bus to work but I'm saying we have to hire a car or he needs to work. he isn't taking me very seriously and seems to think the bus is ok.

Oh and am 25 weeks pregs. How risky do we think it is? and what can he do when comes home?

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@AbelMartinez I'm 32 weeks pregnant. I think the issue is as you're pregnant you're not at any more risk of getting it if you are careful and follow the guidelines but if you do get it you are at greater risk of getting complications e.g pneumonia which could lead to premature birth. I say take every precaution you can. If you can hire a car- do it! My husband has been on annual leave but is due back to work on Monday as he is a key worker. We are going to be very cautious. Changing clothes when he comes in. Wash hands etc and when he is at work he will be very strict with others about keeping their distance.