I will not be tested for COVID unless I am showing all signs of having it! They taking newborn babies away from their mothers if they test positive. Over my cold dead body! No ONE will take my baby away from me bet!
As far as I’ve been told it’s not like swat is gonna come in and rip your baby from your arms. It’s more of what they’d recommend you do and I believe you’d sign a paper if you refused so if the baby gets sick, it’s no ones fault but your own. I can totally understand that fear because I’d be terrified to have my baby taken off me too but they can’t force you to hand them your baby especially if you’re breastfeeding. Positive or not. Me personally, I wouldn’t wanna be around my newborn if I hadn’t been tested let alone if I was positive. I’d be sending the baby w my husband and I’d lock myself up til I was good. As much as it would absolutely kill me to be away from them, it would kill me far more to know I’m the reason they were infected.
I would refuse the test as well. I would never let them take my baby from me and jeopardize my nursing relationship. You have the right to make the decisions regarding your health and your baby.
Baby’s gotta go. It hurts to say it but the livelihood of my child will ALWAYS come first. That means even if they have to be cared for by a medical provider
That’s what I had to understand at first I was like I’m not getting tested because I don’t want them to take my baby but then I had to realize how would I feel if I knew I gave it to her
I understand how you feel I tested negative when I went in to have her but by the 5th I started having symptoms and tested positive she was only 4 days old they didn’t take her they just told me to wear a mask around the house and especially when I nursed her and As of Sunday I was cleared it was definitely scary since she was a newborn but by gods grace she never got any symptoms
@littleonemorning, thank you mama it was definitely an experience and I’m grateful to be alive ❤️
U still have some time to think about it. I’m surprised the hospital doesn’t test every mother. That’s what’s happening at hospitals near me anyway. I don’t think anyone thinks you’re selfish. I mean if it were me I’d be tested but that me
I just called and talked to l&d they don’t test every woman they only test if you ha e came in contact with someone who tested positive and or if you have several symptoms. If you test positive baby will go to NICU because they don’t have a nursery. I am not due until November. So I still have plenty of time to figure things out. I’m sorry if I seem selfish for not wanting to be separated from my baby that I carried for nine 9 months only to push him out and him be whisked away without seeing him holding him or any of the such. But to me that does t seem healthy and with my last I suffered PPD so I think that would only make it worse. I do care deeply about my children and take care of them as my number one priority. So don’t get it twisted.
Baby getting whisked away for their safety could happen anyways! I didn’t get to hold my son until he was 13 hours old. He was also transferred to another hospital. Getting tested or not doesn’t change the fact that it may happen regardless. But if you end up getting tested they’ll be able to provide the proper protection to hopefully spare your little one from being infected. While it may be mild in children and infants there are going to be life long effects from the illness.
I really hope when you have your baby all of this conversation can be a joke from the past and not your reality.
This! This right here. Great answer. I know she is just concerned for her sweet baby but I think she's looking at it from the wrong angle. You just said it, if after testing positive, if she chooses not to be separated from baby at least she can take precautions. But they are not fool proof and this virus has so many unknowns to it. Many of the symptoms are showing up after the person gets over it and they are afraid babies and small children will have lifelong effects to their brains. I just wish her the very best. Sad for so many.
Oh my.
Ummm .... wouldn't you want your baby safe?!?! What if you do have it and you show no signs and you pass it on to your NB. I mean sure having them sperate you from you baby may seem devastating, but think of how devastating it would be to find out you gave your child covid.
You have multiple children so I feel odd having to say this to you, but! Its not about YOU, it's about that baby or your kids, THEY come first, dont act like its wrong that the hospital wants to keep YOUR baby safe and healthy.
Think about it.
It’s very hard to stay away from our babies. But during this different, crazy, Scary time right now. The most important thing to keep our babies health and safe.
What is your hospital's policy? My sister works at a hospital L&D and in the beginning I asked and she said only the mothers who were really bad. In the beg she had 3 mothers and all 3 got to keep their babies in room. Have you talked to you doctor?
On the other hand, she did have a coworker refuse.....i can't remember what happened with that.
After people testing positive without ever even being tested and then swabbing people with infected nose swabs I’m good on being tested I wouldn’t want to be tested either 😐
They have protective gear and procedures in between patients, that’s not a good enough excuse. If that’s the case, don’t ever go to the hospital. 🤷♀️
@littleonemorning, if u say so .. last time I checked someone was about to get there nose swabbed in the drive thru and the person doing it was about to use the same qtip they used on the patient before and they got confronted and the person tried making excuses that it was an accident .. I call bs they are doing it purposely for the money .. jst how I see it
@flamingfiremom, very well have been an accident, but with that attitude, don’t got to the doctors office or really anywhere in public. Or even get on a plane. Imagine being worked so bone dry because you are so understaffed in a medical field. No where is clean then. But you can believe what you want.
I would lose my shit if I was in labor and someone refused to be tested. My little guy was struggling to breathe when he was born. Something like covid could’ve killed him at that point. Also, providers, hospitals, nurses, etc are allowed to refuse service unless you wear a mask at all times or get tested. Getting tested is way better than wearing a mask for labor and delivery.
My dr said I could refuse. But they will treat me like I have it. Which means the doctors and nurses all Just have to wear more protective gear doesn’t really change anything for me. She also told me they could not legally take my baby if I’m positive (because this was my concern as well.) That ultimately that it was my decision. It’s scary because I’m hearing hospitals reporting that people are Covid when they aren’t because they get more funding the more cases they have. They will not be taking my baby. It is not reckless or selfish. It is not healthy for me or my newborn to be apart. And I walk by faith and not by fear. BTW I’ve never had the flu shot and never had the flu! I would ask your dr more details on the policies of your hospital. Sorry you’re having to go through it.
I think you should just get tested not only is it to protect your baby, it is to protect other mothers and babies who may be delivering the same day as you.
Personally I think it should be made a law to get tested before you have a baby considering how bad it still is in the US for real better safe than sorry I think it's a tad bit ignorant and selfish to not to.
You may need to have a plan in place. By the time you deliver, it very well may be required.
This! I want to know that precautions were taken to ensure that no other woman in labor has a highly infectious virus in the maternity ward while I’m there delivering.
@momof3.98 It has been happening for years and didn't start with this. But you're absolutely right. Please see my comment above. It happens.
Just get the test, it's silly to deny it. If you test positive you can refuse them separating you from baby. Hospital recommendations are not laws and you have the right to refuse anything. The WHO says mother and baby don't need to be separated that the benefits of breastfeeding out weigh the negatives but you should of course take precautions like wearing a mask and washing your hands, chests, and breasts before feeding if you are positive. Newborns who have tested positive have very mild symptoms, there's only been a couple cases of it being severe.
@penelope127, yeah my friend had to have it done and he said it was uncomfortable for a couple seconds and then he was all good.
@littleonemorning this is true my hubby got tested and it's not bad at all just a little discomfort to go through to be safe
Here it's just a simple nose swab sooo maybe it's like that where u get your test done.
They take the babys so they baby is safe there not doing it bcuz there dicks it would save ur life and ur family's there are so many with no signs of it at all...
@hakunamafuckitall, the flu kills people just as COVID does. I’m not being reckless and going out in public all the time. And my kids are staying home with me as well. My husband is the only one leaving the home on a regular basis. But he works outside in the blistering heat all day. And I’m not due for many more weeks as it is. I am just saying no one is taking my baby away from me.
yes and most pregnant women get the flu shot. So if noone goes out and you won't get whats the big deal? It just dont add up if there was any chance somthing could effect my newborn and every one around me id just do it
Mama, I completely understand why you feel the way you do and my heart goes out to you and all the mommies who are going through this and don't want their babies removed from their sides, but think of it this way, if you have it and your baby is exposed even with breastmilk producing antibodies to help protect them, they are exposed with a very fragile immune system that is not ready to fight anything. Of you refuse the test or come back positive the staff will be under mandate to report you to child protective services and ugly as that sounds they can take your baby away from you permanently and all the children you already have an love for "failure to protect". I know what I'm saying sounds mean and I'm not saying I agree with it but it is factual. Better to follow procedure and work with the hospital for your baby's well being than to fight against it. On the other hand someone also mention home birth. That is always an option. But please, and honest question, why would you choose not to be tested or to separate until you are well if you come back positive? Do you really think baby being exposed to the virus is a good idea? I'd hate to see you separated from baby but would rather you both be cared for and for you to both go home healthy than risk it. Let's hope this all stays hypothetical for you and you don't have to actually experience any of this. But do be aware of how DCF works. They don't need a valid reason to claim failure to protect. They just need a "concern". Best of wishes and I hope your baby is ok.
You know you can have COVID and show no signs. If you just so happen to have it, you could be exposing people and your newborn to it.
@breee87, you don’t even know if you have it. By you refusing to be tested, you will never know. You could also pass it along to your other children, what about them? IF you test positive, I’m sure you could work something out, but most places are making it a requirement before you go in to give birth. It’s more than just you and the baby at risk here.
@littleonemorning, my kids have no where else they could go. My mom lives in Nevada. Also my husband works and can not take off so I have no other option.
then get tested. You are exposing everyone to it IF you have it. And then what? There is a good chance you don’t, but you won’t know. With that said, if you are so against the test, have a home birth.
(Thread Closed) The world according to baby bump Reasons why I should have my son taken away from me for neglect:
AF due 29th, anyone else? Hi all AF is due 29th Sept for me feels like forever away. Has anyone tested yet or when do you plan on testing x
The Lord gives and he takes away...who are we to play God. I stand with my state!❤
id feel so bad taking my daughter away from her dad but i cant stick around like this anymore idk what to do....
Trigger. Lost baby Went in for my 20 week check up and found out our son had passed away. Nothing was wrong, my pregnancy has been going great. I'm so numb right now. I'll he delivering him later this week. I don't want to do this. I don't want to do this. Not before Christmas. How am I'm going to tell my kids?? My dear sweet baby boy. Why did this happen?
Dusty ·
Мама троих детей
They take the babys so they baby is safe there not doing it bcuz there dicks it would save ur life and ur family's there are so many with no signs of it at all...
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@breee87 Mama, I completely understand why you feel the way you do and my heart goes out to you and all the mommies who are going through this and don't want their babies removed from their sides, but think of it this way, if you have it and your baby is exposed even with breastmilk producing antibodies to help protect them, they are exposed with a very fragile immune system that is not ready to fight anything. Of you refuse the test or come back positive the staff will be under mandate to report you to child protective services and ugly as that sounds they can take your baby away from you permanently and all the children you already have an love for "failure to protect". I know what I'm saying sounds mean and I'm not saying I agree with it but it is factual. Better to follow procedure and work with the hospital for your baby's well being than to fight against it. On the other hand someone also mention home birth. That is always an option. But please, and honest question, why would you choose not to be tested or to separate until you are well if you come back positive? Do you really think baby being exposed to the virus is a good idea? I'd hate to see you separated from baby but would rather you both be cared for and for you to both go home healthy than risk it. Let's hope this all stays hypothetical for you and you don't have to actually experience any of this. But do be aware of how DCF works. They don't need a valid reason to claim failure to protect. They just need a "concern". Best of wishes and I hope your baby is ok.
Dusty ··
Мама троих детей
@breee87 yes and most pregnant women get the flu shot. So if noone goes out and you won't get whats the big deal? It just dont add up if there was any chance somthing could effect my newborn and every one around me id just do it
Brianna··
Многодетная мама (5 детей), беременна
@hakunamafuckitall, the flu kills people just as COVID does. I’m not being reckless and going out in public all the time. And my kids are staying home with me as well. My husband is the only one leaving the home on a regular basis. But he works outside in the blistering heat all day. And I’m not due for many more weeks as it is. I am just saying no one is taking my baby away from me.
Dusty ··
Мама троих детей
well that's ur choice ig but every choice has a concaquences it would be a shame if somthing happened to somone because of ignorance. This isnt the cold or flu this is deadly it effects everyone and as much as it would suck not to see your baby I would hope the health of the baby and everyone in your family would be more important. But your initialed to your choices and views. Good luck i hope everything turns out for you.
Brianna··
Многодетная мама (5 детей), беременна
Didn’t say they were trying to be dicks. I am just sayin no one will take my baby from me.
Harley Quinn ··
Мама двоих (2 года, 3 года)
Yes this.
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Oh my.
Ummm .... wouldn't you want your baby safe?!?! What if you do have it and you show no signs and you pass it on to your NB. I mean sure having them sperate you from you baby may seem devastating, but think of how devastating it would be to find out you gave your child covid.
You have multiple children so I feel odd having to say this to you, but! Its not about YOU, it's about that baby or your kids, THEY come first, dont act like its wrong that the hospital wants to keep YOUR baby safe and healthy.
Think about it.
Dunya··
Мама дочки (3 года)
It’s very hard to stay away from our babies. But during this different, crazy, Scary time right now. The most important thing to keep our babies health and safe.