Hey mamas. Right now, I’m 36 weeks pregnant with my first, and I’m feeling a lot of stress. I find myself crying a lot nowadays and getting irritated at small things. With getting so close to giving birth, I’m scared to even more so because of the COVID-19. I feel emotionally, mentally, and physically drained. I want my little one here so badly, but I want her to stay inside me for as long as possible. Pregnancy is hard enough as is, but with this, I just feel really worried. I’ve tried talking to my partner, my mom, and other family members. But they don’t know what to say, which is okay. I’m the only one in the family that’s going through a pregnancy during a pandemic, so they don’t know what to say. For you mamas to be during this time, how have you kept from feeling like the world is weighing down on you?
I just had my baby boy a week ago and it is super scary… your partner is only 1 allowed in delivery room n absolutely no visitors… But everything is ok… hard yes but it gives u time alone with ur baby… this will only make us stronger
Just had my baby this past Friday and she is in the NICU. I’m falling apart
Im 37 weeks one day as of today and am freaking out as well i have an appointment today and really dont want to go in but this is my first check for dialation etc. I wish this would all end or my baby would stay in for a couple more months ugh
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I’m 23weeks And 4days with my 3rd I’m freaking Out already. My hormones are all over the Place! I’m having a section and no idea What the rules are off that I seen somewere online that you have to go into Theatre by urself ur parther cant come in with you no idea if its TRUE or not! I got 16weeks&3 days to do Possibly Sooner who Knows! however i doubt it’s all gonna go Before my baby boy comes 
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25 weeks and really just hoping all of this is over before I give birth
I am 30 weeks today…as i am not in your position as yet…i just want to assure you to keep peace and work from the know, it is okay to mourn what you have planned but know that your baby needs to be calm and relaxed and so do you…you are definitely allowed to cry & feel but try some relaxation methods & also you have a gynae and a birthing partner ( whomever that may be ) and a whole lot of Womens support even if you do not know us by name 
keep up your immune system by keeping calm and communicating…dont forget faith.
You can do this Mama:herb:
I feel you mama, I’m 35 weeks but with my second. Prayers for you and baby.
Im very early in my pregnancy but also feel a little worried as no one really knows how long this is going to last. All I know is that a lot of mom’s are ditching their obs and hiring a midwife to have a home birth where the people they want can be there. I would do that if worst comes to because im having the mom’s as my support and the dad as a camera guy cause he’s a bad support from what I could tell from my first birth lol. Just rest up if you can take deep breaths and know that our lovely nurses and doctors are doing everything they can to keep us healthy and safe.
Give all your worries to God sweetie and He will see you through this time of concern. All will be good.
Let your doctor know how you are feeling my daughter is 35 weeks and going through the same and her doctor gave her meds to help her relax due to a history of anxiety.
All you can do is be as careful as you can. We are all scared. I have a baby in the NICU and have been directed to stay home and isolate cause I had gotten a sinus and chest infection. Use a car seat cover and wipe everything down with disinfectant wipes as soon as you get home. I am having a hard time cause I haven’t see my son who was born 29 weeks in almost 3 weeks because of this virus. Keep a positive mind which is hard I know. If I had the option if he was full term I would have had a home birth and my midwives present. I probably wouldn’t feel anxious as much as I do now.
I’m freaking out for different reasons: my husband is at the end of his deployment, he can’t come home because people won’t stay home and let this virus die out. My two girls don’t get it. I’m not worried about the hospital aspect of it… I’m not sure if it’s because it’s my third or because I still have sometime but I know they are doing everything they can to make sure we are all safe while at the hospital.
Please try.your hardest to be positive. Talk to your baby and tell your baby it will be okay. That you will protect it with all you got. That, will give you strength. 
Just breath honestly just breath I know it’s scary and it’s okay just focus on the health of your baby. I’m 27weeks tomorrow single mum only have a 13year beautiful daughter. Just be thankful you have someone to go in with you when you have baby. I honestly have no one but I’m okay with that and just focus on being positive and remembering the word safe. Because that’s all you want for your precious lil gift. All the best
Just had my baby (2nd child) 2 weeks ago and it was nerve wracking with the whole virus thing. My husband was the only one allowed at the hospital and none of our family or friends have been able to meet the baby except seeing him through FaceTime and our patio door so it definitely sucks. Unfortunately there’s not much I can tell you to ease your stress other than just take it one day at a time and do what you need to do to keep your baby safe from all this virus mess! Hang in there mama and try your best not too stress over things you can’t control.
It’s not easy but the doctors will tell you to isolate in your house stay away from other people and do not go out in public with your child.
I am 31 weeks and I know that I can’t do anything about what is going on in the world. I spend my time with my husband and try to watch funny shows on Netflix. I know if I am stressed baby is stressed so I am focused on all the normal stuff…getting this or that for our daughter, what’s for dinner, what am I taking to the hospital etc. Then I break down and cry for a few minutes to let the frustration out and find something funny to laugh at!
I’m 28 weeks tomorrow and it’s so hard. Having to cancel the baby shower. And not having my mom and baby’s dad both is so stressful. I just wish it would go away!!!
You’re not alone. Due in may, and scared that the hospital will be covered in COVID-19.
Cleaning/sanitizing my house helps keep my mind focused on she will come home to a safe environment. Just gotta hang on.
Good luck!!
There’s a lot of us pregnant and feeling uncertain about everything that’s going on . Just think of it this way .
Your first child you aren’t gonna want anyone around him-her anyways , right ? You are gonna be staying home getting used to be a new momma and getting into routine anyways. This pandemic is sure stressful I know , i to am bringing my 4th boy into this world also . I’m 33 weeks.
Just remember to keep your home sanitary, try not to think to hard about what’s to come . People who want to see and meet baby keep them at a distance until you feel confident that the people you bring baby around are safe and healthy . If not maybe introduce baby through video message? That’s what we will be doing . My sister in law just had her girl a week ago and that’s how I got to see her is through video message.
Its rough , but you got this !
Some of those thing ur experiencing can be totally normal for the end of a pregnancy. But add a pandemic on top of it i can only imagine. You got this. Ur strong.
Im 34 weeks. Pregnant and alone because the father of my son and this one didn’t want this one and I didn’t either but couldn’t have an abortion because I’ve been haunted by the last one I had and so went against him and now I am alone and stressed and scared not prepared don’t know what is going to happen next with all this shit going on I don’t always have enough to eat this whole pregnancy has been stressed to the max , sad , not enough food and ive hidden. It until recently from everyone else because I didn’t want to have to deal with the fact that id have to reveal that I am doing it alone . I finally told my mom and she is doing everything she can to make it better but this virus and how it changes everything… I believe in my heart that babies and their momma’s are going to be ok . I don’t know how to explain why or how but that is what I believe .
I am also 36 weeks pregnant… I just try and not watch the news and I make sure that we are as clean as possible.
I just found out I am prego too. I’m scared because my last was high risk. I worry I wont make it through. However I have months before I’m in your place momma. Gl to you and that beautiful baby
I’m being induced next week and my biggest stressor is my husband not being able to come into hospital with me. As of now it’s open to 1 support person and no visitors. So I just try to keep myself busy and definitely talking to my husband, family, friends and my doctor has helped me a lot. I also like to read posts like this on facebook and realize all of us pregnant women are dealing with this together and I find it helpful to get other insight from all these women. Stay strong and remember it will all work out in the end.
The more stressed you get, the weaker your immune system gets. Don’t let yourself and the baby down. You cannot do anything to change the situation but you can change the outcome by being positive. Everything will be OKAY.
The fear is natural whether there is a pandemic or not. Feeling like world is weighing down on you is part of the anxiety and fear. And i know that this situation with covid-19 is just making it all worse. I don’t have advice specific to being pregnant during this time…i wish i did.
But i do have severe anxiety and complex PTSD.
Somethings I’ve found to he helpful…
Deep breaths and grounding techniques.
Hobbies and projects… I’m making all the stuff to redecorate my kids room. I bought some fabric to make curtains and valances. I’ve been drawing dr. Seuss characters on paper and tracing/coloring over them with oil pastels to do a heat transfer onto the valances.
I have some plasterboard to make a mural. And the stuff to make a rug.
Its helped keeping my focus on it. We have plans to organize the garage and plant a garden and that helps to.
I’m 40 weeks this week I was so nervous. I have now accepted these things are out of my control. But I can control my home environment I’ve been nesting like crazy. I also have a 2 year old who will be staying home with daddy during my delivery so I will be alone at the hospital. It’s ok though birth is a short period of time compared to the memories I will make with my family. Hang in there and try to look forward to your beautiful baby.
I’m due in July and feeling the same thing. It’s terrifying not knowing if anybody will be able to be there with you for the birth and my oldest daughter may not even get to come in meaning I wouldn’t get to see her at all from the time we go in until we are discharged from the hospital and she won’t get to meet her sister until we are home.
I had my baby just over 3 weeks ago and I was an emotional wreck towards the end. I was aware of the virus statistics but it wasn’t like it is right now in the UK. Things were just starting to change with the maternity unit rules on birthing partners and visitors etc. I had days where I just felt overwhelmed, exhausted, wanted my boy here but at the same time wanted to keep him in longer. Was so uncomfortable and my partner didn’t understand my mood swings and really took it personally 
it’s hard to get partners to understand your worries and reasons for being so stressed. In the end I was 5 days overdue and just had enough of waiting, worrying my little man was doing alright in there and all the doom and gloom in the news. Just do what you can to enjoy your time before giving birth. Have naps if you can, do face masks, watch a show you like… Just keep busy and think positively if you can. I stressed myself so much over the birth and it turned out ,to be far better than expected. It’s a worrying time right now so can understand your fears
Try to remain calm and positive. Added stress will not only effect you emotionally but could slow down the birthing process.
Mediation is a wonderful way to help reduce stress. Find a quiet place in your home, take long slow deep breaths in and exhale slowly. Try to remain focused on your breath for as long as you can. Meditation can be practiced more than once a day and is a wonderful coping method for when you feel over whelmed.
Check out Hypnobirthing. I have heard wonderful things about it. It may be something that interests you?