That surely can not be good for the new pups nor the industry as a whole. It would just open it up for problems down the track
New Puppy in UK
- Thread starter VanillaBean
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I think everybody too worried about dying at the moment to think ahead too much. it will get sorted eventually but things are a bit up on the air at the moment.
Oh dear that's a bit of a worry.
My fingers are crossed because we're in lockdown that he doesn't take the pup outwith the village. In the 39 odd years there has been NO cases of parvo, which is the only one I would be concerned about. Any parvo cases at my vet, which is 4 Miles away, the dogs involved have come from other areas.
Hopefully the wee soul will be fine. I was more worried about how far he was going to walk him.
I'm alarmed on ever level
Jacqui-S
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- Location
- Fife, Scotland
In the human world, childhood vaccinations, first home baby check, antenatal care and cancer referrals/treatment are the only things still going just about.
Ahh I was wondering about this. Rory is due his MMR and I wasn’t sure if it would be delayed.
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
My antenatal care is limping along. I believe a number of the face to face appointments will be pushed to phone appointments. I absolutely understand, except for the fact I barely talk in my appointments as the main reason I'm there is so they can check my urine, blood pressure, fundal height and baby's heartbeat. None of which you can do over the phone.
I'm also a little worried about later on as I'm very likely to require monitoring every other day towards the end (I had cholestasis in my last pregnancy so very likely to get it again). Who knows what will happen there.
At this stage, the hospital isn't allowing anyone to come to any appointments with you but will allow your partner to be present at the birth. This might change though. The problem for us is that we won't have anyone to look after Nathan so it's looking more and more likely that I'll have to go it alone. I'm just so glad it's not my first pregnancy.
Anyway, if these are the worst things that happen to my little family in the coming months then I'd consider ourselves incredibly lucky.
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Oh @Emily I really feel for you.
Firstly, does anyone have a BP machine you could borrow? I don't know if they are available online or if they have gone the was of thermometers and TP.
IF it were necessary you can also but urine testing sticks.
Kick charts are really useful.
And remember women have been giving birth for generations with no or just basic antenatal care, but you already know how to look after yourself.
Video consultations are increasingly common.
And lastly, if you need seen, you WILL be seen I am very certain.
Wondering too if there may be some contingency plan at the hospital for childcare when the big day comes? New mums are so much more relaxed if they have their birthing partner with them.
There is time to plan, try not get too downhearted.
If something is a worry to you, contact your team and ask. Seriously.
Firstly, does anyone have a BP machine you could borrow? I don't know if they are available online or if they have gone the was of thermometers and TP.
IF it were necessary you can also but urine testing sticks.
Kick charts are really useful.
And remember women have been giving birth for generations with no or just basic antenatal care, but you already know how to look after yourself.
Video consultations are increasingly common.
And lastly, if you need seen, you WILL be seen I am very certain.
Wondering too if there may be some contingency plan at the hospital for childcare when the big day comes? New mums are so much more relaxed if they have their birthing partner with them.
There is time to plan, try not get too downhearted.
If something is a worry to you, contact your team and ask. Seriously.
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Thanks @Jacqui-SOh @Emily I really feel for you.
Firstly, does anyone have a BP machine you could borrow? I don't know if they are available online or if they have gone the was of thermometers and TP.
IF it were necessary you can also but urine testing sticks.
Kick charts are really useful.
And remember women have been giving birth for generations with no or just basic antenatal care, but you already know how to look after yourself.
Video consultations are increasingly common.
And lastly, if you need seen, you WILL be seen I am very certain.
Wondering too if there may be some contingency plan at the hospital for childcare when the big day comes? New mums are so much more relaxed i have their birthing partner with them.
There is time to plan, try not get too downhearted.
If something is a worry to you, contact your team and ask. Seriously.
It sucks and it's crap but whatever happens, we'll muddle our way through.