Pregnant women say they’re confused and concerned after being told they should self-isolate from this weekend. Expectant mums are among the groups that health experts and the government have listed as the most vulnerable amid the coronavirus pandemic.
While there is still little evidence to suggest these women and unborn babies are at greater risk, health bosses say the ‘period of shielding’ is a necessary precaution.
While previously only pregnant with symptoms of the disease were told to self-isolate, now they're all being told to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact'.
Despite the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reiterating there is currently 'no new evidence to suggest that pregnant women are at greater risk from
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