18 weeks pregnant and partner has tested positive for COVID

[Charlotte3191]

Hi All,

I’m 18 weeks pregnant and have just found out my fiancé who I live with has just tested positive for COVID!
He had no symptoms and has to take regular tests for work. As he has had no symptoms we’ve been sleeping in the same bed etc until now of course!

He took the test on Saturday and now I have to isolate for 2 weeks from then - that I don’t have a problem with, but I’m just so worried how I will be if I catch it and become really unwell with it, especially being pregnant! Will it effect my baby?! This is my first pregnancy and I’m so anxious anyway, this on top is my worst nightmare!

I phoned my midwife team and they were mainly concerned that I have my 20 week atomy scan on 21st December, and want me to take a test nearer the time to make sure I’m negative before coming into the hospital. I would have done my 2 weeks isolation period since then but will take the test anyway. I was just a bit annoyed that they didn’t really give me any advice or reassurance.

Has anyone had this or can reassure me please! xx

I don't think being pregnant puts you at risk more than anyone else, you've been around him already, I don't think worrying about it is necessary. You may not even get it.

Sorry that sounded a bit rude, didn't mean to. Honestly if they were concerned they would have said so, I think you will be just fine.

I can understand your concerns I'm similar to you anxiety wise. Think that your body will find a way to cope with it, but hopefully you are negative.. Do you have any underlying health conditions?

Thank you ladies!

No I’m fine other than a massive worrier!

I saw a thread on Peanut and lots of mums said they had had it and their midwives just said lots of rest, fluids and paracetamol. Obviously keep an eye on yourself in case you feel anything serious symptom wise. I also know of a lady who tested positive, but her partner she lived with didn't ?!

Hope all works out fine x

Are you isolating from him now? My husband got Covid in May and I was 12 weeks pregnant. We slept in the same room for 2 nights before he got his result, but then he lived in a separate room from me for the remainder of his isolation period. Used same bathroom but cleaned after her used it and it meant I had to take all his meals to him. But I didn’t catch it (tested twice negative) so it was worth it.

Thank you ladies. That’s really reassuring!

Yes we are sleeping in separate rooms now we know. But like I said, he didn’t have any symptoms and was a routine test so we were going about our daily lives until his result came back as positive. I know there’s not much we can do about the past but we’re doing everything we can now in terms of separate rooms, cleaning the bathroom after use, and me doing the meals etc. Like I said, my main worry is I get unwell from it and that I can’t make my 20 week scan on the 21st 🤞🏼 You ladies have made me feel better though. Thank you!

The current evidence says that pregnant women are no more likely to catch covid than anyone else and no more likely to have a severe form. There is a slightly higher risk of complications in the third trimester due to lung compression from the uterus. If you are not otherwise vulnerable your pregnancy at this gestation won’t make you any more vulnerable.

There is some evidence that covid can be passed to the baby in pregnancy but this is very rare.

Here is the RCOG guidance that you might find helpful.

www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

I would stay away from partner as much as possible and if you develop any symptoms test straight away. I have met many women living with positive cases that haven’t contracted it so with good infection control measures it is achievable.