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Birth in the time of COVID-19 - podcast

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Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about being pregnant and having your baby during COVID-19.

Key points

  • Your antenatal care should continue. Speak to your doctor, midwife or hospital to find out if there is anything you need to know before you go for your checkup.
  • Pregnant women are missing the face-to-face connections they would normally have during antenatal birthing classes.
  • As restrictions on gatherings start to ease, it will get better.
  • Stick to your birth plan. If you planned to give birth in hospital or birthing centre, it is still the safest places for you to have your baby.
  • Many parents are being sent home early from the hospital, so feel like they are missing out on those important lessons you learn from the midwives in the hospital.
  • You might be feeling isolated and not sure what to do, but you can do it and there are plenty of places available to provide support and advice.
  • If you choose to do so, continue to breastfeed, just remember to practice good hand and cough hygiene.
  • Maternity hospital are still functioning with plenty of staff and extra safeguards to keep you and your baby safe.

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Feed Play Love

Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt in an Australian parenting podcast that brings together expert advice and real-life stories from parents. Feed Play Love presents short, helpful segments focusing on supporting parents and providing useful information and advice.

Visit Babyology to listen to other episodes or find on your favourite podcast app.

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Last reviewed: July 2022


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