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Has anyone went to a music festival while pregnant?

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SchrodingersMew · 23/06/2011 12:02

If so, was it okay? Was there anything you done to make yourself more comfortable?

I am thinking of going to a festival this year. Being told it's a bad idea from many people though.

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UniS · 23/06/2011 22:46

Not just went to but also worked at a few while expecting. Only you will know what will make your life better at that point in time. for me it was making sure I had a good supply of snacks with me rather than having just a couple of big meals in a day. And sleeping when ever I got a few hours down time during the day as I would be working till midnight.

I guess as audience having a chair and chair carrier would be handy.

Capacious waterproofs are also handy. BIG waterproof trews trousers that will go over bump.

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SchrodingersMew · 23/06/2011 22:48

Wow, and I was worried about just going to one! How far along were you?

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UniS · 23/06/2011 22:57

Everywhere from just conceived through to about 6 months, then winter happened and I did more indoor gigs. Pantomime sound op at 7 months PG was entertaining, bump getting in the way a bit , had to to re-jig my set up part way through the 4 week run as bump changed shape.

Other top festival tips- own loo roll, own hand sanitiser and eat veggie.

charitychic · 04/07/2013 10:16

I have just come back from Glastonbury and I am 32 weeks. It was amazing experience which I wouldnt have missed for anything! Yes it was very different to previous years but just as fun in a different way. I have written a blog post on my experience which I hope is useful for anyone thinking of going to a festival when preggers! Good luck. x charitychic.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/glaston-baby-how-to-do-glastonbury-or-any-other-festival-if-youre-pregnant/

ThreeEyedRaven · 04/07/2013 10:23

I've just been working at Glastonbury and found out I was preg 2 days before we went. had to swap my tequilla shop for a new bra fitting and some pregnancy vitamins. Hardest thing was not trying to out myself as pregnant when everyone else was off their tits and I was stone cold sober. Managed it tho!

Morning sickness kicked in half way thru Portishead's set. FML.

Would defo do it again tho!

notso · 04/07/2013 10:35

I did V when I was 6 months pg with DC3.
My biggest concern was the toilets but I was brazen and queue jumped and people were fine about it!
I did attract quite a lot of annoying attention from drunk people which got tedious. DH had a heated row with one man who kept pestering me to breast feed him
Other than that we had a great time and I was glad we went.
Don't know when will get the chance to go again, all our festival friends have had their PFB's in the last couple of years!

TobyLerone · 04/07/2013 11:12

I went to Reading as a pregnant teenager. It was great.

My sister came with me to IOW a couple of years ago when she was about 5 months pg. I don't think she had the best time, but mostly that's because she doesn't really like festivals. Not sure why she came in the first place, tbh!

itsliz · 04/07/2013 11:52

Charity, that's a great blog post! Wish I'd read all of that before embarking on Glasto whilst pregnant!

Sadly I found it more of a struggle than I thought I would this year. My DP didn't go so it was down to my friends to look after me - half of them couldn't care less, while the others were very supportive and did their best to look after me (although I think they were getting a bit fed up by the end of the weekend!) Also it didn't help that I was only 13 weeks and not obviously pregnant, so other festival-goers weren't as understanding when it came to things like needing space, needing the loo or needing to sit down. I think the weather, food and bands more than made up for being so exhausted and achey though!

I'm glad you had such a great time though :) And good on you for proving everyone that says it can't be done, wrong! Will you be taking the little one to Glastonbury next year?

MultipleMama · 04/07/2013 14:10

I went to Download festival when pregnant with twins in 2012. We went RIP so I could have proper showers and toilets and the tent was next to car in case anything happened. Also I didn't have queue or be on my feet waiting. Cost a fortune but being pregnant I wanted comfort and safety.

FoofFighter · 04/07/2013 14:23

Scrho seeing as you are in Scotland how about going to Belladrum? It's very family friendly. We can't go this year as it's far too close to D day for my liking, but intend taking the baby next year :D

And yy to inflatable beds just a little under inflated, am actually sleeping on one at home in the lounge and it's so comfortable, has improved the quality of my sleep no end despite the 4 pee runs of course

Itsmymove · 04/07/2013 14:28

I was at T in the Park last year at 5 months. Worst weather ever and was a complete mud bath but I had a great time! We stay about 20 mins away so just took the car and went one day....going next weekend so fingers crossed for the weather!

Itsmymove · 04/07/2013 14:30

Have u been to belladrum before foof? We're planning on going next year too with babies, will be an unusual experience I'm sure!

FoofFighter · 04/07/2013 14:43

I haven't yet, OH has the last 3 though, every year I end up being ill so not managed it yet!! This year was supposed to be my year grrr!

OH prefers it to T and Rockness :)

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