What it's like to be separated from a baby because of COVID-19. - TODAYshow
, a rarer form of a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. She returned to the hospital for care.At such a challenging time, having the boys in the NICU felt like a bit of a relief for both ailing parents.
“My body is like, ‘Well, there are no babies,’” she explained. “I get like a half an ounce of milk every time I pump, which isn’t very much for two boys.” Stephanie Corbey delivered her twins at 27 weeks. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, she and her husband have to follow hospital restrictions and only one parent can visit the NICU at a time.Unlike the Laubachs, Corbey and her husband, Tim, who live in Columbus, Ohio, have not tested positive for COVID-19 or had any symptoms. But as the hospital altered its policies to prevent the spread of coronavirus, visitation rules changed.
Stephanie and Tim Corbey said it's been tough not to be able to be together with their newborn twins as a family of four.Doctors said the twins might be able to return home when they reach the 34-week mark, but the Corbeys are preparing themselves mentally for the babies to remain in the NICU until 40 weeks. That way if they come home earlier, it will be a wonderful surprise.
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