Pregnant Chloe Goodman defies government warnings to self-isolate as she steps out in Hove


Pregnant Chloe Goodman defies government warnings to self-isolate as she heads to the shops in Hove just weeks before her due date

She’s just weeks away from giving birth to her first child.

But Chloe Goodman seemed to brush off government advice that pregnant women should self-isolate, as she headed to her local shops in Hove on Wednesday.

The Ex On The Beach star, 26, highlighted her growing bump in a tight grey jumper and jeans for the outing as she prepares to welcome a baby girl in May.

Glowing: Chloe Goodman, 26, seemed to brush off government advice that pregnant women should self-isolate, as she headed to her local shops in Hove on Wednesday

Chloe cut a stylish figure as she headed out for the day, opting for a cosy grey jumper that highlighted her growing bump, along with dark grey skinny jeans.

The Celebrity Big Brother star was in high spirits as she wrapped up in a rust-coloured coat and finished her off-duty look with brown leather boots.

Chloe ventured out despite government recently warning that women who are expecting should avoid social contact and self-isolate for up to 12 weeks, as the coronavirus continues to spread. 

Defiant: The Ex On The Beach star highlighted her growing bump in a tight grey jumper and jeans for the outing, defying the government warnings that women should self-isolate

Defiant: The Ex On The Beach star highlighted her growing bump in a tight grey jumper and jeans for the outing, defying the government warnings that women should self-isolate

ARE PREGNANT WOMEN MORE VULNERABLE TO COVID-19? 

There is no evidence that pregnant women become more severely unwell if they develop coronavirus than the general population.

It is expected the large majority of pregnant women will experience only mild or moderate symptoms because more severe symptoms such as pneumonia appear to be more common in older people, those with weakened immune systems or long-term conditions. 

There are no reported deaths of pregnant women from coronavirus at the moment. 

In terms of risk to the baby, there is no evidence right now to suggest an increased risk of miscarriage or transmission to the unborn baby via the womb or breast milk.  

Some babies born to women with symptoms of coronavirus in China have been born prematurely. It is unclear whether coronavirus caused this.

The star recently celebrated her baby shower with sister Lauryn, though their sibling Amelia was unable to attend as a source told MailOnline that she had also contract coronavirus.

The source said: ‘Amelia is really upset she can’t attend her sisters baby shower because she has the coronavirus. She was really excited to go and spend time with the family.’

However they insisted she ‘is recovering well and is self isolating.’

It also comes after Chloe revealed that thieves stole £20,000 worth of goods from the £1.8 million home she shares with fiancé Grant Hall, shortly before Christmas.

Last week she recalled the sickening burglary at her home, which left her unable to ‘sleep a wink’ and had a negative impact on her mental health. 

Chloe revealed the thieves left the house with their possessions worth thousands, including a Versace necklace, a Rolex watch, designer shoes and cash. 

Two months on from the incident, Chloe admitted she still feels ‘terrible’ as the robbers are yet to be caught, and has her pregnant sister Lauryn stay with her when Grant is away for work commitments.  

‘I was supposed to be recovering from my cervical stitch for four weeks’, the mother-to-be recounted the ordeal, which took place just days after she underwent an operation on her cervix.

A cervical stitch is a common treatment for pregnant woman who have had previous cervical surgery. 

If the cervix is getting shorter in early pregnancy, women may be offered a cervical stitch (also known as a cerclage or cervical suture) with the aim of keeping the cervix closed during pregnancy. 

Scary: It also comes after Chloe revealed that thieves stole £20,000 worth of goods from the £1.8 million home she shares with fiancé Grant Hall, shortly before Christmas

Scary: It also comes after Chloe revealed that thieves stole £20,000 worth of goods from the £1.8 million home she shares with fiancé Grant Hall, shortly before Christmas