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Would you go to a concert at 8 months pregnant?

43 replies

curiousgeorgie · 04/02/2013 13:07

My friend has tickets to see Pink and has asked me to go...

I really want to!! But the volume, the jostling?

Is it a stupid decision to go?

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suburbophobe · 04/02/2013 22:50

See how you feel on the night.

Was in Ibiza in the countryside at 6 months, worked till 2 weeks before the birth, could not have dealt with crowds though apart from commuting

ExasperatedSigh · 04/02/2013 22:55

I went to Supersonic Festival (really loud drone/rock/experimental music) at 8 months pg. Absolutely loved it and DS (now 4yo) was/is fine. I did take a folding chair with me though, and was very glad of it.

shouldIbecrossaboutthis · 04/02/2013 23:03

I went to a festival for 4 nights at 34 (or 36?) weeks pregnant. Had a fab time :)

SingingSands · 04/02/2013 23:03

I saw Take That whilst 6mths pregnant with DS. Don't think he was impressed, he curled into a tight ball (probably with fingers jammed in ears) and didn't move again until I was on the train home! I don't think he was impressed with my screaming - I'm afraid I did regress to my teenage self for a couple of hours

It's completely down to you, are you fit and well? Will you be standing all night and wishing you were sitting, or would you be ok for a couple of hours? Pink is fab in concert, lucky you being offered tickets!

GozerTheGozerian · 04/02/2013 23:12

I absolutely would especially if seated and you can get to and from the venue easily. Went to glastonbury when pregnant and also saw Friendly Fires, Fleet Foxes and the MN fave Paul McCartney between 7 and 8 1/2 months pg. I wouldn't have got right down the front, and I only slightly jigged around a bit - got seats when I could. Stewards, and other people at the gigs, were all v kind and friendly.

Countmyblessings · 05/02/2013 00:32

Hi it's def a real personal choice and only you can say what's best for your well being and your unborn child!
Concerts are very unpredictable and it can be one silly person pushing etc to maybe put you in a situation you wasn't expecting!
The way I see it its so hard to think far ahead and maybe tell your friend yes and maybe get her to have someone else in mind just in case on that night you may feel its not possible and wouldn't want to drop her in it and
Lose the ticket money!!!!
I'm 34 weeks and can't face going out to the market never alone a concert!!!!
All the best in the rest of your pregnancy!

lostinindia · 05/02/2013 00:36

I saw Mercury Rev when I was 38wks. I kept taking breaks to sit down but was fine. Id go for it.

MeDented · 05/02/2013 00:37

I saw Meatloaf at 8 months pregnant. Had seats, felt fine, DS was dancing away inside me, he loves Meatloaf now.

chloeb2002 · 05/02/2013 01:42

It may depend who and how full on it will be! I am going with my mum to see neil finn and paul kelly on 27th feb... bub will e a elscs on march 14th...

10storeylovesong · 05/02/2013 10:24

duende I went to see Stone Roses last June at Heaton Park - absolutely amazing gig and wouldn't have missed it for anything. Just be aware that I've never seen so many drunk/drugged up people in my life in one place together, and it got quite hairy at times with people pushing and shoving especially on the way out which was chaos with crowds storming the fences and smashing them down as they felt they couldn't get out quick enough. They also had to shut the bars early as people were jumping over and pushing the bar staff so they could nick drinks. Like I said, the music was amazing but I'd have been terrified if I'd have been pregnant.

PrincessOfChina · 05/02/2013 10:32

I'd go, especially if there's a seat (although be prepared that others around you may dance ;) )

I went to loads of gigs when I was pregnant. The only thing I turned down was an arena comedy gig at 36 weeks as I knew I'd be going to the loo a lot and it's more disruptive for others at a comedy gig or the theatre or something.

ManVsFoodRocks · 05/02/2013 10:47

I was just thinking "Well OBVIOUSLY, dur", but that's because 'concert' to me means 'Schubert at the Proms'

nancerama · 05/02/2013 10:54

I went to gigs all through my pregnancy, including one at 42 weeks pregnant. I was overdue and since all the traditional methods weren't working I thought an evening of loud music and leaping around would work. It didn't.

I felt a bit anxious at his first hearing test too...

CrumbyCrumbs · 05/02/2013 11:34

My sister in law went to see Pink when she was 8 months pegnant with my niece, she ha standing tickets and said she got barged around an awful lot but other than that I think she was ok.

KFFOREVER · 05/02/2013 12:59

It depends how you feel. If you decide to go make sure you rest lots from the day before. In my experience (35wks now) if ive had a hectic day im exhausted the next day. At 30 weeks i went to a dinner and dance our table was by the band. It was ok at first but after awhile it all got to much ie noise, heat and the crowd so left before it finished. However, i wouldve regretted it if i didnt go at all. If it wasnt seated i wouldnt have went.

specialknickers · 05/02/2013 15:52

I did, with a two hour drive each way! We had seats though and it was a bit of an old farts kind of a gig (although still loud) so no jostling. Loved it. Ds is now 3 and I can't see it did him any harm.

curiousgeorgie · 06/02/2013 16:42

Thanks everyone for your replies.

She wanted an answer now, maybe i'll be fine but I didn't want to risk wasting the ticket so I've declined

Damn responsibility!

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Sunnysummer · 08/02/2013 00:16

I went to a concert at 18 weeks and spent the entire time stressing about the bass that was vibrating through my whole body and making me feel uncomfortable, let alone my very kicky baby. The jostling and crowds were fine and even the loos weren't so bad, so I'd definitely still be happy to go to another show, but no more electronic /bass heavy music or standing tickets, it just felt wrong!

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