Heavily pregnant Lauryn Goodman says she's 'exhausted all the time' - Culture

She’s set to welcome her first baby imminently.

And heavily pregnant Lauryn Goodman gave a candid update on Tuesday night as she continues to self-isolate at home amid the UK-wide coronavirus lockdown.

The social media star, 29, took to her Instagram Stories to admit that she is ‘exhausted all the time’ and has ‘never felt anything like it’.

Mother-to-be: Heavily pregnant Lauryn Goodman gave a candid update on Tuesday night as she continues to self-isolate at home amid the UK-wide coronavirus lockdown

Sharing a video, Lauryn said: ‘Evening, I have found today to be a struggle, not going to lie. I’m literally exhausted all the time.

‘I don’t know whether it’s just growing so much in these last few weeks, I’ve never felt exhaustion like it. Just thought I’d let you guys know how tired I am.’

Lauryn also shared a snap of her baby bump in an oversized T-shirt as she held a giveaway on her Instagram page to win a bedside crib for any pregnant mothers struggling with the COVID-19 lockdown.

Exhaustion: The social media star, 29, took to her Instagram Stories to admit that she is ‘exhausted all the time’ and has ‘never felt anything like it’

It comes after the reality star revealed her nerves at leaving self-isolation for a midwife appointment, amid a UK-wide lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

The social media star, who is set to welcome her first baby imminently, shared a throwback bikini bump snap as she discussed her preparations for leaving the house and how she is remaining positive during the crisis.

She wrote: ‘Hi Barbados. Oh how I took you for granted. It’s crazy to think when I was there we first heard about [coronavirus] and we were trying to find masks then to fly home with.

‘This holiday I thought my #bump was huge! Well it is now. Today I’ve tried to wake up a bit more #positive. I have my midwife appointment tomorrow which I’m nervous for.

‘I will be going in my mask and material gloves and then coming back and stripping everything off and washing everything then jumping in the shower and washing my hair.

Nerves: It comes after the reality star revealed her nerves at leaving self-isolation for a midwife appointment, amid a UK-wide lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic

‘I’m not an expert with the #coronavirus nor do I claim to be, but I can tell you for a fact I’m paranoid so I’m literally doing everything I can to remain safe. I am in #selfisolation unless I have to leave for a medical appointment as I have to think about my baby as well as others.

‘Really hope they find a solution for the self employed and anyone else that doesn’t have an answer yet for their income. It’s just an added worry you could do without at a time like this!’

The star then praised the people who have volunteered for the NHS during the unprecedented time, writing: ‘The amount of people that have offered to be volunteers since the government asked yesterday … over 400,000 !!

‘That is incredible… I am so emotional atm ! People uniting & coming together is just amazing & you are truly helping us fight this.

Heavily pregnant: The social media star, who is set to welcome her first baby imminently, shared a throwback bikini bump snap as she discussed her preparations for leaving the house and how she is remaining positive during the crisis

‘Thank you so much for everything you are doing. Xx’

This comes after Lauryn admitted that she’s ‘scared’ about the prospect of giving birth amid the ongoing pandemic, which has forced a lockdown in the UK.

She took to Instagram last week to reveal that the climate surrounding the crisis left her feeling uneasy about how it would affect her.

Sharing a shot of herself posing alongside her pregnant sister Chloe Goodman at their recent joint baby shower, the TV personality wrote: ‘Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever been so scared in all of my life to give birth to a baby right now.

Scared: The TV personality wrote on Instagram, ‘Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever been so scared in all of my life to give birth to a baby right now’

‘I’ve had so many girls message me using the words they’re ‘petrified’ and ‘terrified’ and I totally get it. A lot of women are being told they cannot have a home birth now because the services are so stretched.

‘Then a lot of them have been #selfisolating as we’ve been told and are worried about going to hospital where there could potentially be a case of #coronavirus & contracting it.

‘It’s just such a worrying time right now but I just wanted to say that I personally have spoken to a few hospitals down here and my midwife and she said they are all coping fine in the labour ward.

Concerns: Lauryn admitted that she’s ‘scared’ about the prospect of giving birth amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has forced a lockdown in the UK

‘They’ve said it’s running as usual apart from the fact you can only have one birthing partner now. ✨

‘I am still looking into all options as I want to know everything before I make that decision. I know private hospitals have now made a deal with the #nhs so not even sure if that’s possible.’

Speaking of her sibling Chloe, she continued: ‘I have my sister @chloe__goodman who is due to go into hospital to have her #cervicalstitch removed.

‘I can’t imagine having to have an operation before giving birth and what she is having to go through mentally to prepare for this.

‘One of my best friends @djmelreeves is suffering with anxiety over all of this and is crying so much she just falls asleep with exhaustion. Everyone is feeling it in a different way… You aren’t alone!’

The star added of her soon-to-arrive bundle of joy: ‘My baby is over half way #engaged and it has been for a little while. ‘

Concluding her lengthy post, she said: ‘We are strong. We can get through this. Our nation has to pull together and truly take this seriously. The government do not transform the ExCel Arena into a #covid_19 hospital for no reason

Anticipation: Sharing a shot of herself posing alongside her pregnant sister Chloe Goodman at their recent joint baby shower, Lauryn shared a long caption about her concerns

‘Please all be smart, selfless and safe. Our key workers are helping us and in return let’s help them #stayhome Lots of love everyone ❤️.’

Earlier this month, pregnant women were told to self-isolate for three months as the Government added mothers-to-be to the list of most ‘at risk’ people along with the elderly and those with health conditions.

Officials said the measure was ‘for precaution’ because it is too early to say whether COVID-19 poses a significant threat to expectant mothers.

Generally pregnant women are more likely to catch an infection than women who are not pregnant.

ARE PREGNANT WOMEN MORE VULNERABLE TO COVID-19?

There is no evidence that pregnant women become more severely unwell if they develop coronavirus than the general population.

It is expected the large majority of pregnant women will experience only mild or moderate symptoms because more severe symptoms such as pneumonia appear to be more common in older people, those with weakened immune systems or long-term conditions.

There are no reported deaths of pregnant women from coronavirus at the moment.

If you are pregnant you are more vulnerable to getting infections than a woman who is not pregnant, according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

If you have an underlying condition, such as asthma or diabetes, you may be more unwell if you have coronavirus because is poses a higher risk to those with underlying health conditions.

In terms of risk to the baby, there is no evidence right now to suggest an increased risk of miscarriage or transmission to the unborn baby via the womb or breast milk.

Some babies born to women with symptoms of coronavirus in China have been born prematurely. It is unclear whether coronavirus caused this or the doctors made the decision for the baby to be born early because the woman was unwell.