In the rare chance I test positive for COVID at the hospital, what should I do with my baby?

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The hospital will be recommending that I separate from my baby after he’s born. The last thing I would want to do is infect my baby. The problem is, we only are allowed a 24 hour stay now, so we will be taking him home 24 hours later anyways. If I have it, my husband definitely has it and there is no one else in our town that can watch after the baby, no friends no family, nothing. Not to mention the fact that I will be breastfeeding. Is it right to believe that being with it’s mother and getting breastfed outweighs the risks of COVID? Should I tell the hospital to piss off and keep my baby with me after birth? What would you do?

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My hospital said they won’t separate us. Plus what’s the point if you are going to go home with your baby anyway?

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I thought it was recommended to keep baby with you, especially if you're breastfeeding since you'll be producing the antibodies in your milk (colostrum IS milk)

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Not the same situation but me and my husband just had covid. I have a 21 month old and a 4 month old. I breastfeed my 4 month old and never isolated or wore a mask and neither of them got it. If it were me I would keep my baby with me and wear a mask.

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Do what you feel is best. But if this ends up being my situation my baby will stay with me.

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This is a hard decision.  People are dying from covid and yes,a lot do have underlying medical issues. I personally have not looked at the numbers but have not heard of many children getting this and passing away from it. 
I think you should do what you feel best. Me personally,  I would be keeping my child with me.

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If you’re positive at my hospital they keep the baby with you the entire time. The first 24 hours are crucial for mom and baby

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Mine will be staying with me!! The baby really needs to be with you and the breast milk for sure!!!

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Wear a mask, wash hands often, and breastfed as much as you can. Your breastmilk will contain antibodies if you have it.

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I would discuss it all with doctor.

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i would, they say the first 24 hours are the most important for you and baby. however do what makes you and your partner comfortable, maybe ask if you can get tested a week or two before you go into labor so the test results can back and you can make a decision based on that ?

In the rare chance I test positive for COVID at the hospital, what should I do with my baby?

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