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Clubbing

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amieeb · 08/03/2019 19:41

So I'm 12 weeks pregnant and before falling pregnant I would go to clubs quite often with friends. I love dancing and the music in the clubs so I spend most of my night on the dance floor. Now that I am pregnant I have not been out but I am missing the music and the opportunity to dance. Do you think I should avoid the clubs or do you think it's ok to make the most of it while I can. I obviously would never think of drinking whilst pregnant.

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mumm321 · 08/03/2019 19:44

I think it would maybe be best if you were to avoid the clubs. You wouldn't want anyone bumping into you or anything or even falling and hurting yourself. Nothing bad about pregnant woman going out just to be on the safe side I wouldn't. But up to yourself. Congratulations by the way

MustStopSnacking28 · 08/03/2019 19:46

I think it’s fine, I went out a few times whilst pregnant for hen dos and new year etc. The issue would be other people though - I found that totally sober people knocking into me was much more irritating than when I have had a few drinks! And nobody took any notice that I was pregnant as they had all had a few and I didn’t have a noticeable bump anyway. Basically I would say to go if you want to but just take care and remember that other people won’t behave any differently than you!

Teakind · 08/03/2019 19:53

I only went to a club once when I was pregnant with DD as it was a friends big birthday and I hated it. I felt really protective of my stomach and seemed to constantly be getting bumped in to (I was about 16 weeks I think). Also I found it really boring being the sober one : )

CountessVonBoobs · 08/03/2019 20:02

You tend to feel a lot more uncomfortable and vulnerable in crowded spaces when pregnant. I hated busy pubs and left the office Christmas party early because the room was too cramped. You won't do the baby any harm, or yourself if you listen to your body, but be prepared to feel differently and find it much less fun than pre-pregnancy.

ABlether · 08/03/2019 20:12

I went to clubs a few times when I was pregnant with DD, I still enjoyed the music and being with friends. Like others have said, I did spend time worrying about being bumped into, once in particular I was stuck behind a group of big guys who'd obviously taken something and were leaping around. I also found that a few people stared at me like I was a cautionary tale which was a bit irritating. DD loved it though, I remember feeling her dancing about inside

Easterbunnyiscomingsoon · 08/03/2019 20:14

Still went every week up to birth week with the youngest 2!!

SuziQ10 · 08/03/2019 20:22

I went on a night out (friend important bday) at 24 weeks. It was a mistake.
I felt uncomfortable & self conscious. I left very early.

I would go if it was a party or something at someone's house or in a venue they'd hired and I knew people / it was a bit safer. But not to a club.

MulderitsmeX · 08/03/2019 20:27

I went to a few bars / nights out whilst pg and discovered-

Clubs are v boring if you don't drink, watching people getting tipsy and you being cold sober is odd and v dull.
If you don't stay too late it's ok
I was tiiiiired and didnt want to dance at all.
My tolerance level was at an all time low and i couldnt sit in a chair that was anyway uncomfy.

Maybe go once but i don't think it will be all that fun. Hope im wrong though!

sighrollseyes · 08/03/2019 20:28

You're pregnant not ill or suddenly incapacitated - go and make the most of it before you can't do it because you have a baby!

skankingpiglet · 08/03/2019 21:10

What sighsrollseyes says! If you fancy it then why not? Just maybe keep away from dancing on the podiums
I went to a few gigs/nights out during both pregnancies, with the latest being around 7.5/8 months. It was absolutely fine. I stood towards the back rather than right up in the pit at the front though (punk gigs mostly). Plenty of space to have a dance on the fringes Getting to these things is much harder now with a 2 and 4yo.

TokenGinger · 08/03/2019 23:31

What blood group are you? I'm rhesus negative and have been told that any bump or knock to me/baby needs an anti d injection. I wouldn't risk a club, or risk slipping on a wet floor etc.

qazxc · 08/03/2019 23:42

If you feel like it, do it. You can always leave if you feel uncomfortable for whatever reason (too tired, uncomfortable among drunken people, ...). Enjoy having a dance and nights out with your mates.
Beware though, as someone who has been teetotal for over 10 yrs:
pubs and clubs and drunken people can be boring
as the sober one, you will want you to be the keeper of phones,minder of bags, etc...

Bigonesmallone3 · 08/03/2019 23:43

I would be worried about people bumping into my bump, I have declined a couple invitations this pregnancy as I just don't feel it's the right environment..

Jackshouse · 08/03/2019 23:47

Go. If you don’t like it then come home.

Madwithjealousy · 08/03/2019 23:50

I went clubbing right up until I was over 8 months pregnant; it made me happy !

tablelegs · 08/03/2019 23:53

Go for it op and enjoy yourself.

LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 09/03/2019 00:09

Go! Mind you, I couldn't dance when I was pregnant - my centre of gravity changed completely - but of course you should go out if you want to.

user1471426142 · 09/03/2019 00:36

If you fancy it then give it a go and see. If you enjoy it then keep going but just be conscious that you might be bumped or might not enjoy it as much as normal especially if you normally go when you’re drunk.

I couldn’t have done it as I have a really primal hatred of crowds when I’m pregnant. Now I’m full term, my tolerance for other members of the public is basically 0 so I get annoyed just going to the supermarket.

Chloe225 · 09/03/2019 19:50

I used to work in a club, and sometimes I’d see pregnant women in, they used to come in early when the club had just opened and then left before it got too busy, usually around midnight. I haven’t been to the club since getting pregnant because I’m so tired all the time, but if you see when your local club opens, try and get in earlier so it’s a bit lighter on people. It should be more comfortable and let you have fun, I know I’ll be dancing right through to the end 😂

doodles1234 · 10/03/2019 22:09

I went to cream classics at the Anglican cathedral when I was about 4 & half monthd pregnant & then went to bongo bingo at about 5.5 months, just be aware if yiur surrounding but after 6 months to be honest I was that shattered I've stayed in a lot but do what you feel comfortable with.

DelphiMum · 11/03/2019 07:23

Sure go for it. I mean, for most people going clubbing while pregnant sounds like a total nightmare but if you enjoy it and can protect your bump then fine.

Personally I hated people near me when I was pregnant and the thought of a crowd of drunken elbows makes me shudder.

anniehm · 11/03/2019 07:40

I went clubbing a bit, also gigs, it's hard as you get tired easily but now that they are smoke free there's no issues (I worried about the smoke). Dd is very musical, a link perhaps?????

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