Coronavirus and pregnancy and birth

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I’m due in July and I’m literally scared I’m booked in for my 3rd c section (I’m not scared of the c section but this virus). I’m scared I’m going to catch it and die and leave behind my 3 young children and a newborn, Then someone has to tell them there mommy didn’t make it and isn’t coming back, and that they be spilt up and everything else. I’m scared my newborn baby will die and I’d have to tell my children there baby sister didn’t make it & I’d go crazy! My hospital is the 2nd worst in the uk so I really don’t want to go there! I’m literally so scared and worried and praying it’s over or a little better by July. No one knows how I feel as I haven’t told no one because they won’t get it I’m so anxious! I’ve read new moms have died newborns have died from this virus and it ain’t helping! Like I said the hospital I be going to is the 2nd worst hit in the uk! I even don’t want to go to my appointments there and I can’t change as I don’t drive so no other way of getting anywhere else and all my family are either working or on lockdown for 12 weeks. How long have people stayed in (I’ve always asked to go home as soon as the baby is out tbh lol as I hate hospitals anyways) what about birthing partners? I don’t even mind if I go for a c section on my own but the whole virus part is putting me off so much! Sorry for the long post didn’t know where else to write this.

Deep breath and put the kettle on!

Firstly I have no medical knowledge, so I would reccomend you give your midwife a call to put your fears to rest. I'm sure they have very very strict rules to protect mums and babies.

Secondly if you are that unhappy with your hospital and it is causing you anxiety I'm sure you are entitled to change it? Are there any others nearby? Maybe you could chat to your midwife about this as well.

July is a little while away yet so hopefully things wi have settled by then.

Good luck

You poor thing! Deep breaths. You’re going to be fine. There are no reported maternal deaths in any published reports about pregnancy and Covid-19. So far no newborn babies have tested positive. Newborns that go on to catch Covid-19 have all done really well and only had mild symptoms. Things will look very different in July too so hang on in there. Good luck!

I'm due next Saturday. So very much in the centre of the pandemic whether baby comes early, on time, or late!

I am just taking one day at a time, focusing on the things that I can control. Enjoying my kicks and rolls and whinging about my hips at bedtime.

I cannot stress myself with what ifs (though they happen multiple times a day when I read the news) I have to push them to the back of my mind and concentrate on keeping calm - if not for me, for the baby who will sense it.

All will be ok. You're in a far better position than me - you're not due for months. There will be a better procedure and knowledge in time - trust that :)