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    Mar 2020

    Last Updated: 01/04/2020
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    Harrogate first time Mum tells us it 'wasn't easy' giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic.

    by Ami Miller Lifestyle Reporter

    | 31 Mar, 2020
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     A first-time mum gave birth to her little boy 'without any support' from her family, as her partner wasn't allowed onto the ward due to coronavirus restrictions.

    https://youtu.be/4JQwyJ07XIw

    Leannah Gregory-James gave birth to her first son Alfie at Harrogate Hospital on Sunday evening. However, due to Coronavirus, her partner was not allowed to stay with her during labour, he was only able to come Into the delivery suite for 30 minutes whilst she gave birth. Leannah told the Stray Ferret ' I was already really nervous, but when I got there and they said Ben wouldn't be allowed onto the ward, I was heartbroken... The midwives were amazing but it's just not the same as having your family with you.'