Labouring and covid positive

[Teaandbi5cuit5]

I’m so upset.
I’ve tested positive during my hospital/induction stay.
They have moved me to a side room and will tell me what this means in regards to visiting. Looks like my husband can only be here once I’m in established labour.
I’m not complaining! I completely agree with them. But as we speak, they are pinning a sign outside of my room. I just feel like I’m going to be left here alone. I’m so scared.
I have no symptoms so that’s a plus I suppose.
Don’t really know why I posting.
Does anyone else have any experience labouring with covid?
TIA

@Teaandbi5cuit5 didn't want to read sending a handhold. I'm sure another poster will be along soon who's experienced this and can reassure you.
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Sending best wishes for your recovery and imminent birth sorry this has happened to you.

Bumping for you as a another pregnant lady to another as I don't have any lived experience but hopefully someone will come along soon to offer advice

My friend tested positive but was in for ECS and she said it was the fastest stay ever.

I imagine they won't let DP in until you get to 4cm which is active labour.

I am sorry you are in this situation and I hope that you are not left alone.

Remember that at this moment in time, most cases of COVID are very mild and that your baby will receive the antibodies that you are creating, keep your baby close to you and your breastmilk will give him or her what they need in these early days. Your body is designed for this.

Download the Freya app and listen to the relaxations and the breathing. One of the biggest things with covid right now is fear, so keep your breathing regular, slow in through the nose and long out through the mouth. Keep upright and mobile during labour and get your partner on video call on whatsapp if you can. Watch a movie together, laugh, even if you can't be physically together.

Get the phone number of the consultant midwife and ask your partner to speak to them to ensure you will not be left alone.

I am reading the guidance for hospital care of asymptomatic patients in labour.. would it be useful if I posted the guidance that might be helpful to you to ensure you are given advice in line with the current guidance....

Not covid positive, but Ds was born during first lockdown. Dh was only allowed in once at 4cm, and had to leave after birth. He wasn’t allowed back in

Thank you everyone for taking the time to post.
I will definitely take up the idea of having my husband on video chat. I think I’m just feeling sorry for myself..I am waiting to have a chat with the matron in order to fully understand what my options are.

If you want to stay mobile you can follow www.milescircuit.com/the-circuit.htm.. you won't be able to go outside but you can be inventive.. think 1990's step aerobics.. with the waling and stairs part.

I can provide more suggestions.. but only if they are useful..

Ask for a birth ball if you don't already have one.

@Teaandbi5cuit5 wishing you all the best! I'm also positive for covid currently and 39+1. It's probably more the shock of being told something you wasn't expecting but I'm sure the midwife's will look after you just as well. Good luck with your labour

I know that this is likely really upsetting and potentially scary for you but if it reassures you at all you’re potentially likely to actually receive better care during labour because the midwife generally has to stay in the room with you the entire time you’re labouring. So if you want/need anything you don’t have to press your call bell and wait for assistance.

@Wavypurple - that isn’t true though. We were all put in private rooms, and I didn’t see any staff until I wandered out to tell them I really thought it was time and could dh come in. No one answered buzzer.

I’m sorry to hear that. I say the above because I work on a labour ward and this is the case there. It obviously varies trust to trust.

This is similar to me.
37+3 today and just tested positive. I'm terrified of both having covid and being poorly but also about going into labour before isolation is over.

:(

Handhold OP! Xxx