I remember when I was in the hospital, on bedrest with Phoenix, the world was going crazy over a recent Measles outbreak.. I remember being so stressed and focused on not going into labor too early, that I could careless about the world around me. I had no choice but to focus on my body and protecting my baby from all the madness..

I wanted to send some encouragement to all the expecting mamas..

This COVID-19 drama is scary and I know all you want to do it protect yourself and baby. All the uncertainties may have you anxious and that’s ok. There’s not a lot of current research on how it may impact pregnant women.. but there are some things you can do to protect yourself..

(Some info from CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html)

Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to avoid infection. You can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking these actions:

Cover your cough (using your elbow is a good technique)
Avoid people who are sick
Clean your hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer

You can find additional information on preventing COVID-19 disease at CDC’s (Prevention for 2019 Novel Coronavirus).

Here are some extra tips to create peace in your queendom,

As always keep yourself nourished and hydrated
You mental health is IMPORTANT
Keep your tribe in mind , when you need a shoulder to lean on
Listen to your body, if something doesn’t feel right, reach out to your provider & doula for extra support.

If your birth is causing some anxiety, research all of your options. If you need extra support, perhaps look into a birthing companion. We are here.

Peace mama