COVID and pregnancy

[Whiffle77]

Just looking for some views on what other preggos are doing at the min, and how they are feeling about COVID. I must stress that I know everyone's risk profile is different and this isn't a bashing thread, I'm just interested to see how others are feeling!
I am generally following the guidance - only really meeting up with friends outside, going to shops, going out to eat with DH etc. Still trying to distance and havent hugged anyone and so on. I feel like most other people I know (not pregnant or any other health conditions) seem to be far more relaxed about it and are hugging/meeting up inside/going out more. Seems to be the case for people I see out and about too.
Im trying to balance my concern for it with the mental health benefits of getting out and seeing friends. How is everyone else doing?

Hallo! Sounds like I'm more cautious than most pregnant ladies on this thread, but for good reason - I have severe asthma and was told to shield until recently, so I'm trying to avoid any extra risks if I can.

I have not been out on public transport or eaten at a restaurant. I've spent time indoors with my parents, who are also being very cautious, but that's the only people I have visited indoors. We've been getting food delivered (am registered with my supermarket for priority online delivery which was a relief to get). I'm not so fussed about wiping down surfaces etc and will order things online or get take out very happily - I think it's getting clearer that sharing air with other people without wearing masks is a much bigger risk than touching things they have touched.

Have been out and about to medical appointments etc, but always wearing a mask when I'm indoors. I'm lucky enough to be working from home and my work have been understanding about my continuing with that for now even if others are going back to the office. Cycling and walking around my neighbourhood keeps me from going stir crazy! I hope people don't think I'm weird for insisting on my mask or not wanting to meet up indoors yet, but tbh I don't mind much if they do. My close friends know what a struggle it was for me to get pregnant so they're very happy to take things at my pace and only meet up outdoors or over zoom.

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Hallo! Sounds like I'm more cautious than most pregnant ladies on this thread, but for good reason - I have severe asthma and was told to shield until recently, so I'm trying to avoid any extra risks if I can.

I have not been out on public transport or eaten at a restaurant. I've spent time indoors with my parents, who are also being very cautious, but that's the only people I have visited indoors. We've been getting food delivered (am registered with my supermarket for priority online delivery which was a relief to get). I'm not so fussed about wiping down surfaces etc and will order things online or get take out very happily - I think it's getting clearer that sharing air with other people without wearing masks is a much bigger risk than touching things they have touched.

Have been out and about to medical appointments etc, but always wearing a mask when I'm indoors. I'm lucky enough to be working from home and my work have been understanding about my continuing with that for now even if others are going back to the office. Cycling and walking around my neighbourhood keeps me from going stir crazy! I hope people don't think I'm weird for insisting on my mask or not wanting to meet up indoors yet, but tbh I don't mind much if they do. My close friends know what a struggle it was for me to get pregnant so they're very happy to take things at my pace and only meet up outdoors or over zoom.

I think at the end of the day you just need to do what you’re comfortable with, especially if you’re feeling anxious etc

31 weeks with my second (also a midwife) and pretty relaxed about it tbh.

Saw patients up until 28 weeks and would have kept doing so if I had been allowed. I’m not a massive social butterfly really but have been out for the odd meal, and to the gym, and have seen family regularly who we’ve not really social distanced with in the last couple of months. The only thing stopping me meeting up with friends more is having a toddler at home on my days off, who obviously isn’t capable of social distancing, and I don’t want to put others in an awkward position. I have no issues going into shops or restaurants or anything like that, but I’m avoiding very busy city centres and attractions mostly because they are my idea of hell anyway!

DS is also at nursery and has been since they reopened at the beginning of June.

I’m 34 weeks and I’ve done some socialising, 1 on 1 with friends not in groups, have been out to a couple of restaurants as well. I wear masks in shops and sanitise my hands regularly.
I feel lm getting back to normal but I still wouldn’t go on the tube or any public transport. That feels a step too far at the lone time for me.

I’m 28 weeks and definitely erring on the side of caution. I have an mild autoimmune condition that may put me slightly at risk of worse symptoms if I caught it. But really I just want to play it safe and not risk it.

Only people I’ve been indoors with are parents and in-laws. Won’t see anyone else indoors as I just don’t see what the point is when we can mix outdoors. Yes it’s meant we’ve had to reschedule a few visits but no bad thing when you’re knackered already like me 😆 It might be a bit shit once it gets cold but I’m not that bothered tbh. I see friends/parents on school run and have enough contact via zoom with work colleagues so don’t feel super isolated. Also my hubby is home all the time too so that’s great.

Shopping has been delivered since March, once a week. We still wash it all through habit. Hubby goes to pharmacy or post office if we need that. I don’t miss eating out but I have multiple food intolerances so it’s nice not to have to bother with the stress of that tbh. Not the same for everyone I appreciate. I’ve had a couple of physio/Osteo appts with a mask and of course medical appts too.

Kids have been back at school/nursery last three weeks. That’s been a bit weird for me due to inability to really control what they bring home with them. As someone else said previously, we know now much better that it’s sharing the same air with someone that really causes great risk rather than touching contaminated surfaces. So it does make me anxious but they need to go to school so what can I do? We strip them down when they come in and wash all pack lunch boxes and bottle straight away but it’s more to fee in control really rather than actually doing a lot 😆

I will be having at elective section and have been told to practice enhanced social distancing for two weeks prior. I have yet to decide if I’ll keep kids out of school for the two weeks prior to help with this. I’m in two minds, as even if I do I have no control over how the person in the bed next to me in the hospital has behaved!

Anyway, a bit of a minefield and no right answer. Just go with what your comfortable with.

Thanks all for your views, I've found it very helpful and interesting!

Just seen there is a new study out today - we are less likely to show symptoms, but 62% more likely to end up in intensive care. Also confirms premature labour link.

Sorry its a daily mail link www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8684981/Pregnant-women-catch-Covid-19-HALF-likely-symptoms.html

Thanks for posting. I guess 62% increase sounds scary but actually relatively still really small given numbers for our age group are so low anyway.

Just want to get this baby out safely!

I'm 22 weeks & apart from obviously wearing a mask when shopping & hand sanitising, we're back to normal.
DD in nursery, I'm going spinning, swimming etc. Going out for meals, seeing family & friends. Personally I think we'll be living with this for some time so I want life to be as close to normal as possible.