The COVID-19 outbreak has meant Emma has had her group antenatal classes cancelled, as well as her group physiotherapy sessions.

However, she is hoping her next one on one antenatal appointment will help cover some of the information she might have missed out on, including awareness on birthing options to help prepare a plan.

In addition to the physical barriers put in place, Emma said the emotional side of the COVID-19 outbreak is also taking a toll.

In what is traditionally an exciting time for new parents to be, Emma said she's feeling sad it could be months before family and friends are able to greet the baby for the first time.

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Emma and her husband Aaron Pisani, are already feeling isolated from family who live close by, but are unable to be near them, due to the current social distancing requirements.

Emma's baby shower was also cancelled in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the couple are now worried they have not covered all the essential items needed for when the baby enters the world.

The event also provides an opportunity to converse with other women about life with a baby.

"I can't even have my mum over to check over what we've already got and to see if there's anything else we need," Emma said.

"It's a bit like the blind leading the blind at the moment."

Emma and Aaron went through a difficult period before the government's self-isolation measures were introduced, as they were told they potentially came into contact with a person who could have COVID-19.

Luckily, the person tested negative, but Emma and Aaron have decided to self-isolate ever since the scare.

Emma said an alternative outcome could have resulted in pushing back vital antenatal appointments scheduled for the time.

Emma and Aaron are grateful they attended a hypnobirthing course, prior to the outbreak as they said it provided both of them with great techniques to help manage and prepare for the birth.

Emma has tried to steer clear of birthing information on the internet, as she said it's hard to distinguish which websites are legitimate, without them being recommended by a health professional.

Emma is urging the entire community to do the right thing in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

She said it's important people stay home as much as possible and only go out when it's absolutely necessary.

For more information on the current requirements, visit https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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