Pregnant Charlotte Dawson admits she’s terrified she will have to give birth alone

‘It’s scary having a baby in a pandemic’: Charlotte Dawson admits she’s terrified she will have to give birth alone after national lockdown is announced

  • At present, the NHS website states pregnant women will be able to have a birth partner during labour and the birth if they do not have symptoms of coronavirus 

Charlotte Dawson has admitted she is terrified she will have to give birth alone after the government brought in new lockdown restrictions.

The reality star, 28, who is expecting a boy with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal she has reached full term in her pregnancy. 

Charlotte showed off her unborn son’s nursery and spoke about her fears of going through labour alone if the government changed the current birthing partner rules.

Fears: Charlotte Dawson, who has now reached full term of her pregnancy, is terrified she will have to give birth alone after the government brought in new lockdown restrictions

She said: ‘I’m officially full term my darlings!! What an amazing feeling… 37 weeks – our little angel could come anytime…but I can’t help but feel stressed & emotional for this lock down… I’m scared they won’t allow the one person in the labour room anymore.’

Charlotte referred to last year’s March restrictions when it was reported some birthing partners weren’t allowed into the room at the hospital at all stages of labour.

Charlotte said: ‘ I need @matt_sarsfield in there. (I’m also gutted my mum can’t be in there @tracydawsonx as well as Matt like it was before Covid… but just lucky if we get one birthing partner) but if it’s worst than the first lockdown then they might change it.. how are my fellow preggo birds feeling?? 

Scared: The star, 28, who is expecting a boy with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield, took to Instagram on Monday to voice her worries if the government changed the rules around birthing partners

Scared: The star, 28, who is expecting a boy with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield, took to Instagram on Monday to voice her worries if the government changed the rules around birthing partners

Pregnant: 'I can't help but feel stressed & emotional for this lock down... I'm scared they won't allow the one person in the labour room anymore,' Charlotte wrote

Pregnant: ‘I can’t help but feel stressed & emotional for this lock down… I’m scared they won’t allow the one person in the labour room anymore,’ Charlotte wrote

Cute: The reality star showed off her unborn son's nursery

Cute: The reality star showed off her unborn son’s nursery 

‘It’s scary… having a baby in a pandemic, not having more of the help we would normally get with classes etc now the thought of giving birth on my own terrifies me I hope they don’t change it…

‘So lucky to have the fabulous NHS & midwives but can’t help but feel anxious… and not being able to see family & friends…. 

‘I’m really feeling for everyone & all my friends with businesses such a sad time but we will get through this… until then you’ll find me in my happy place, our little man’s beautiful nursery.’

First times in the snow! Charlotte is due to give birth on January 25 but hopes that she can delay her labour until a week later, (February 2) which was her late dad's birthday

First times in the snow! Charlotte is due to give birth on January 25 but hopes that she can delay her labour until a week later, (February 2) which was her late dad’s birthday

Charlotte is due to give birth on January 25 but hopes that she can delay her labour until a week later, (February 2) which was her late dad’s birthday.

One fan who was a midwife tried to reassure her: ‘I am a midwife. You will ALWAYS have him there I am certain.’

Other expectant mums added they were also worried with some other revealing their partners had not been allowed into the delivery room until it was an ‘established labour.’

At present, the NHS website states pregnant women will be able to have a birth partner during labour and the birth if they do not have symptoms of coronavirus. 

But there may be limits on how long they can stay after the birth. 

If the birth partner has symptoms, the NHS advises to have a backup birth partner. 

Expecting: Last month, Charlotte proudly showcased her blossoming baby bump in red lingerie for a festive Instagram snap

Expecting: Last month, Charlotte proudly showcased her blossoming baby bump in red lingerie for a festive Instagram snap