I'm 32 weeks pregnant and my partner has covid

[indigo27]

So I'm 32 weeks pregnant and my partner has tested positive for covid on Sunday.
He had confined himself to the front room and is cleaning everything every hour.
He is sleeping in there too to try and stop me catching it.
So far I've been negative - negative PCR and negative lateral flows yesterday and today.
I'm terrified of catching it- anyone know how it affects you if you catch it whilst pregnant?
Just looking for some reassurance as currently can't get a cuddle from my partner for the next week and I'm feeling really pathetic and emotional- probably hormones!
I cried today when my charger stopped working so i know im being a total fruit loop 😂 😭

Oh no poor thing! I'm sure someone wiser than me/or with experience of getting covid whist pregnant will offer you proper advice, but you should call your GP or midwife asap to let them know. Your partner is doing the right thing, and don't forget to open windows to ventilate the rooms.

My friend got Covid when pregnant with twins- they were born a few weeks ago no issues at all.

Your partner is doing the right thing as it's most dangerous in third trimester. I'm assuming from your reaction that you've not been for a vaccine?

Thanks guys- yes all windows are open even in the rain 😂😂
No I haven't had the vaccine as I was advised not to have it whilst pregnant due to limited research- I have had the whooping cough vaccine though.
That's what I keep reading that it's most dangerous in third trimester but what does that mean why is it more dangerous??
I have kept away from him since Saturday- it's been so weird but I know it's not worth the risk. He's just been in the front room and only leaving to use the toilet which he disinfects after each use and wipes all taps door handles with hospital grade anti bac wipes.
I'm just really paranoid 😩

You won’t want to catch it and potentially feel even more rubbish than you already do in late pregnancy but you don’t need to be terrified of getting it. Stick to avoiding one another and it will be over before you know it.

Jumping on with sympathy. My partner tested positive in Saturday. Shut himself away upstairs not leaving the room other than for the bathroom..... I tested positive on LF today. I'm 25 weeks pregnant abs bloody terrified. My midwife said as long as I keep hydrated and get sleep I should be fine. I only did the test and I was feeling snotty. PCR test arriving tomorrow.

Fingers crossed you've managed to dodge it xx

@yellowspot totally feel for you hun I've done two lateral flows today as my nose feels stuffy and I have a headache!!
Reassuring to know your midwife said not to stress.
If you want to chat feel free as it seems we're in very similar boats!! It's just horrible isn't it.
I'm already anxious as due date is creeping up and now this it just feels very overwhelming.
My work are piling stuff on me aswell as I'm home but they're failing to realise I also have my daughter at home self isolating who needs help with her google classroom work so just feeling very over whelmed. To top it all off there's a leak under the bloody kitchen sink now so I've had to turn the water supply off to it!!
And can't get a plumber as no one can come in our house- cue the melt down 😂😂

Hi @indigo27, completely empathising with you right now! I'm 37 + 5 with first baby, DH tested positive for covid last week and were both avoiding each other as much as possible - isolating ending Friday. I'm testing negative (had covid last year, wondering if I've still got some antibodies 🤞 as I've said I didn't want the vaccine till babies born).

You're doing the best you can making sure you clean and keep distance!! Keep the hand washing, mask wearing and cleaning going. I'm doing most of the cooking etc to prevent him touching kitchen stuff and food!

Were just keeping everything crossed that baby doesn't make a show before we come out of isolation!!

Hope you're okay xxx

Hi
I think if you do get it baby should be absolutely fine. My daughter was 4 months old when she tested positive for covid-19 and had absolutely no symptoms, we only tested her because me and my husband had tested positive first.
Try not to worry

I’m so sorry. That sounds terrifying. Are you Asian or black?

So the facts I was given by a midwife who knows her stuff and has dealt with a fair few pregnant ladies who’ve had covid in their last trimester is, 1 in 5 women (with bame women this number is higher hence the question about your ethnicity) are induced early and their baby is then premature and needs extra assistance. This is to give the mother treatment she needs and the treatment can’t be given during pregnancy. So if you were to get it and got really ill and needed to be in icu /hospitalised then you would need treatment.

The lung capacity decreases in the third trimester so with covid that’s obviously not ideal. I was advised to get the vaccine as I’ve had a lot of issues in this pregnancy and lost my first son due to pregnancy complications so not something I wanted to happen again.

It sounds scary but Keep doing what you’re doing. Take daily tests if you can. Keep away from partner- can you go stay with family who aren’t going to work / socialising?

Stay strong and you can have all the cuddles in just over a week from your partner!

Gah. Not much to add but try to keep lots of fresh air circulating.

My OH tested positive, moved out to avoid me and now I've still tested positive! 39 weeks on Saturday so terrified baby will make an appearance whilst I have 0 energy to give birth! I've had really fluey symptoms and shortness of breath, midwife doesn't seem too worried, just said to take paracetamol every 6 hours and monitor babies movement, and call straight away if I get any worse. They have called every day to see how I am so defo recommend calling them as they do keep an eye on you
! Hope you have a quick recovery! 🌸🌸

Glad to have found this thread. Ds1 (8) tested positive today. I am 37+3 and due to be induced on Monday due to a-typical antibodies. Am very worried about possibly having to have the baby alone and with covid. Such a stressful time hope everyone else with similar issues is ok.

Chances are that you and baby will be fine if you get it but it can cause complications so you are doing the right thing by trying to stay away from DH

I'm 35 weeks. DS had symptoms all last week, negative LFT but our PCRs got lost in the post so we self isolated, and now I've got congestion and sore throat :(

Really really hope I haven't got it. New PCR coming hopefully today or tomorrow so I can find out.

Hi, I know this is an old thread but just wondering if anyone could update please? I’m 32 weeks and DH has just tested positive, now not sure whether we need to be avoiding each other or what to do really! Thanks

Just wanted to add that I am vaccinated

Hey,
Sorry to say I did catch covid and then we just didn't hide from each other any more- my baby was absolutely fine, didn't affect him whatsoever and I wasn't vaccinated. Don't stress, if you're gonna catch it, you'll catch it. I was actually relieved once I had it and realised I was alright as I'd been stressing out so much!!
All will be fine hun but take precautions if you'd rather xx

@indigo277 thank you so much for replying, great to hear baby was fine! Can’t seem to find any solid info on why it’s more risky in third trimester which had me worried, but your reply is reassuring :) thanks again

Yes me too. Are you still testing negative?