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Would you have been happy to holiday at 6 months pregnant?

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GoldPaperStars · 22/06/2019 15:40

I’m currently 12 weeks with my first pregnancy and DH and I are thinking about booking a weeks holiday when I’m around 6 months. It would be in the UK and about 4 hours drive away from home.

I mentioned this to someone and she said that I was mad and that I would hate the journey and being away from home when this pregnant. Having never been pregnant before I’m really not sure if she’s right.

Did you do similar? Would you do it again? It would be good to get opinions before we put down a deposit! Thanks!

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Tinyteatime · 22/06/2019 15:42

Of course it’s fine. It’s not like you’re a week away from your due date. I went on a U.K. holiday at 30 weeks and did everything I did normally, just took it a little easier.

Moses92 · 22/06/2019 15:46

Yup, went to the USA at 10 weeks and Greece at 6 months it was great!

BillyAndTheSillies · 22/06/2019 15:46

I'm 24 weeks and have a holiday abroad at 28 weeks coming up as well as a trip to center parcs at about 34 weeks. Spent last weekend in Paris.

Honestly I feel fine, but if it was my first pregnancy I'd have really struggled because by this point I was basically bed bound with SPD.

It really is an individual thing. The trip abroad in a few weeks will have lots of time spent around the pool or in the shade instead of out exploring but you have to take it as easy as you need to.

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Pipandmum · 22/06/2019 15:48

Spent a lovely holiday in Spain at six months. I wouldn’t go when extremely hot weather but it was great - I wasn’t at the ‘too uncomfortable to move’ point and it was a nice time with my husband before baby.

teyem · 22/06/2019 15:49

Confused It'll be lovely.

WhiteLightTrainWreck · 22/06/2019 15:50

As long as you're comfortable sitting in the car for that long there's nothing stopping you.
When I was 8 months I went for a weekend away with some girlfriends, the trip was a 3 hour drive, we had to stop after about an hour for a short while as baby started to object to me being sat almost upright, but I adjusted the seat and the rest of the drive was fine.
I say go for it! Just make sure the chair is in a comfy position and you'll be grand 😊

Walkamileinmyshoesbeforeujudge · 22/06/2019 15:50

I actually drove back from Spain 3 weeks before dd was due(and arrived!)
Always holidayed pregnant. It's not an illness and doesn't turn you into a hermit!

Widgetsframe · 22/06/2019 15:54

I went all around Europe at 23 weeks, had a lovely time.

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AutumnGlitterBall · 22/06/2019 16:16

First time, we went to Scarborough when I was 36 weeks (250 miles from home). This time, we went to St Ives at 29 weeks (500 miles away). Just remember to take your notes with you and plan for plenty of loo stops!

ImNotHappyaboutitPauline · 22/06/2019 16:17

Yes absolutely. It is possible that you might not feel up to it when it comes to it but there's no reason for her to assume you won't. Your friend sounds like the type who considers pregnancy an illness but the vast majority of us are able to get on with normal life, especially at 6 months.

user1474894224 · 22/06/2019 16:18

I went to the US at around 7 months. It was a lovely last grown up holiday. My sleeping wasn't great so it was nice to have enough space I could read if I was awake at night. Enjoy yourself. X

Aquamarine1029 · 22/06/2019 16:20

I felt great at 6 months for both of my pregnancies, so I would definitely go. Just in case you don't feel well, perhaps you should get trip insurance so you don't lose any money.

hazandduck · 22/06/2019 16:20

Oh definitely go! If it’s your first it’s nice for you and DP to have a nice ‘last holiday’ pre children together.
I went on honeymoon in a camper van round France and Italy at 32 weeks, people said I was mad but I absolutely loved it, we had some hotel stays too. Just take your pregnancy notes with you and know where the local hospital is or what number to call. That’s all I did, very easy to google that info. A lot of countries love a pregnant lady and will make a fuss of you too :) enjoy

Bluerussian · 22/06/2019 16:21

Yes, I'd have liked that, felt very well when pregnant. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity :-(.

Mintypea5 · 22/06/2019 16:23

Should be totally fine! I'm bless you're having a difficult pregnancy at 6 months you'll love a holiday.

popcorndiva · 22/06/2019 16:26

We went to Devon when i was six months pregnant and that was around a 4 hour drive. We just stopped regularly. If booking a hotel though ..check they have a lift as I stupidly didn't think about it and virtually was pushed up the 4th flight of stairs everyday.

TheCanterburyWhales · 22/06/2019 16:26

Your friend sounds nuts. People work till they're well past 6 mths fgs so a holiday is like, well, a holiday!
Enjoy it!

agirlcalledBede · 22/06/2019 16:43

Going against the grain here: not unless I was very confident of the mobile signal and arrangements for transport and basic privacy.

Back before Deliveroo, translation apps and even smartphones, I found myself at six months pregnant (as a confident and enthusiatic and intrepid traveller, and all) with very limited mobility in a top-floor flat with stairs I struggled to manage and food shops an unmanageable walk away. I was able to rationalise that, vulnerable as the difficulty in accessing food made me feel, many women across the world were in a similar position. However, the set-up of the accomodation was such that I had to share all bathroom facilities with a variety of unknown men. That did feel very, very scary.

Soola · 22/06/2019 16:46

No. I hated being pregnant, felt dreadful and looked awful.

ThrowThoseCurtainsWide · 22/06/2019 16:48

I drove to Bruges for a weekend at 37 weeks. If you want to do it then go for it!

mistermagpie · 22/06/2019 16:50

I wouldn't have gone abroad but I am very anxious when pregnant and lots of people would. But the UK? Of course! Maybe not 4 hours away at 38 weeks, but at your stage you will be fine.

PlatypusPie · 22/06/2019 17:01

We drove to the South of France in an elderly and temperamental sports car when I was 6 months - had an overnight stop but it was a lot of driving on minor roads, as well as the autoroute. Was not very comfortable, but that was the car as much as anything - holiday itself was memorable, as the last for a long time not dominated by DC needs. If you aren’t sitting nearly horizontal in a car with bad suspension you will be fine !

The comment about hating being away from home is ridiculous - maybe this person is assuming her own insecurities and worries are the norm. In my own experience, 6 months is a good period of pregnancy - past morning sickness ( with luck) and pre the awkward size and strains on the body.

Camomila · 22/06/2019 17:20

Yes at 6m, not in the third trimester though as I get bad morning sickness.

Embarra55ingB0D1E5 · 22/06/2019 18:10

I went camping at 6 months and loved it!! Just take it easy and enjoy the peace and quiet!!