Is it ok to use parent and child spaces at 27 weeks pregnant?

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dogmumma90 · 30/10/2024 17:26

There have been a few times recently where my husband has had to move my car out of parking spaces, because the car next to me has parked too close and I can't get in.

I have a large car and always park sensibly and carefully, but people seem to come along and park close to me, so I then can't get back in the car because I'm 27 weeks pregnant. In one case I was there alone and a very kind stranger had to move my car out of the space for me because I couldn't get in!

I hate to take up a parent and child space for someone who actually has a young child with them, but would I be unreasonable to start using one of these spaces now?

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stillavid · 30/10/2024 17:32

Personally as long as you are ok to walk then I would just park a little further away on an end space ideally or not on a busy strip of spaces.

I have 3 children and managed to do this.

I wouldn't have been annoyed with someone pregnant parking in a P&C space but you know somebody will and it would depend whether or not I could be bothered with the potential hassle.

SquawkerTexasRanger · 30/10/2024 17:32

Yes absolutely

TTPDTS · 30/10/2024 17:31

You'll always get some people saying yes, some people saying no!

If there's an option to park further away in the car park where perhaps there's some more spaces free then that might be a good idea?

Parent and child spaces are a courtesy so I feel like the rules are dependant on who provides the spaces? Normally I'd assume for people with younger children - I certainly wouldn't begrudge someone heavily pregnant using one though!

Ozanj · 30/10/2024 17:30

Parent and child spaces are for pregnant women too.

Kdubs1981 · 30/10/2024 17:29

Yes! Of course.

Furrydogmum · 30/10/2024 17:28

I haven't been pregnant for over 22 yrs, but I'm sure at that time some places said the spaces were for pregnant ladies too..

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