‘It’s one blow after the other!’ Pregnant Ash Pollard admits she’s the ‘most anxious’ she’s ever been following announcement of new COVID-19 rules for giving birth in Melbourne
Former My Kitchen Rules star Ash Pollard is counting down the weeks until she welcomes her first child with partner Pete Ferne.
But on Tuesday, the 34-year-old shared her dismay at recent COVID-19 restrictions which saw many hospitals in Melbourne temporarily ban water baths and showers for women in labour.
Posting on her Instagram story, the radio presenter explained that while she is normally a ‘glass half full’ person the news has made her feel ‘anxious’ and ‘lonely’.
Worry: On Tuesday, Ash Pollard (pictured) shared her dismay at recent COVID-19 restrictions which will see water baths and showers banned for women in labour in Melbourne hospitals
‘No showers or water baths for women enduring labour at the mo due to COVID-19 restrictions in hospital. It’s one blow after the other for mums to be,’ she wrote.
‘I know I’ll look back on this pregnancy and have the most outrageous stories to tell about growing a babe in a pandemic but for reals, it’s probs the loneliest and most anxious I’ve ever been in my life.
‘And I’m a glass half full kinda foxy Cleopatra,’ she added.
Upset: Posting to her Instagram story, the radio presenter explained that while she is normally a ‘glass half full’ person the news has made her feel ‘anxious’ and ‘lonely’ Not happy!
Not long now: The former My Kitchen Rules star-turned-radio host is counting down the weeks until she welcomes her first child with partner Pete Ferne
Accompanying her comment she shared a post from well-known Australian midwife Cath Curtin talking about the importance of water as ‘pain relief’ during labour.
Last week Ash showed off her burgeoning bump on Instagram as she laid back and enjoyed a quiet day at home.
The expectant mother looked relax in a casual ensemble which included a grey T-shirt, navy blue leggings and a grey puffer jacket.
Bumping along: Ash (pictured) showed off her growing baby bump on Sunday as she gears up to welcome her first child
She had a Milky Bar chocolate on stand by which sat on her belly and a blue water bottle nearby should she be thirsty.
The radio presenter looked to have gone makeup free, and styled her curly blonde locks in a bun.
Ash announced in March that she was expecting her first child with Peter on her HIT 101.3 breakfast show and is due to give birth in September. She has been dating the builder since 2017.
Excited: Ash announced in March that she was expecting her first child with Peter (pictured) on her HIT 101.3 breakfast show and is due to give birth in September