Christmas family event

[Sammilou07]

I am 30 weeks pregnant & I have been invited to a Christmas family event which is drinks at a pub, obviously I would be staying on soft drinks, but they will be random strangers there which arnt to do with my family, I really want to go because it's the only time I will see all my close family together at once before Christmas and before baby is born, I guess all I need is opinions?

Not sure I understand your question. Are you saying that you don’t want to go to the pub to meet your family because there are other people, strangers, there? How does being pregnant affect you going to the pub?

My daughter is 20 weeks pregnant and is very much looking forward to going out on a family night to an Indian Restaurant, she won’t be drinking alcohol but will enjoy the food and chatting to her family.

So go. A pub os a pub - there's always going to people you don't know there and you being pregnant makes nothing different. Do you think they will think you are drinking alcohol? I certainly wouldn't - pubs aren't pregnancy free zones, and plenty if people go there that don't drink alcohol.

Sorry if the post is a little confusing I didn't know how to word the post, I want to go and see my family but I'm just abit nervous of the pub being full with it being on a Saturday night and I'm scared that someone might accidentally hit my bump has they are trying to get past me

Think you are being a bit OTT tbh. Just avoid larger pockets of people and grab a seat?

Its a pub, not a mosh pit.

go, have fun and enjoy your day with your family and don’t worry, your wee one is well protected in there.

I’m 33 weeks and going to the pub this weekend with friends and will probably go several more times before baby is born due to birthdays/Christmas etc.

Hey, OP, I completely understand these fears, but you and your baby will be fine. I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old and my bump has been headbutted, slept on, punched, rammed and closed in a car door (that one was me). They are so protected in there. Unless you're going clubbing, 90's style, or as a PP said, moshing, you'll be absolutely fine.

We went to a bar after my baby shower last week and it was absolutely fine if anything people move out of the way for you. I’m 35 weeks and look like I’ve swallowed a football and I always got a seat. At no point did I feel like I couldn’t be there.

I’m not sure what kind of pub you are going to, but I’ve never been pushed or shoved in the pub. More likely on a busy bus or tube, or general Christmas shopping. Pushing and shoving won’t harm the baby either. Did you feel like this in your first pregnancy too? I wonder if it’s worth speaking to your midwife?

You'll be fine. If you have a second your first will jump on you and the bump at some point. Pregnant women commute on packed trains and tubes without issue.

Please don’t worry, A nudge to your bump won’t cause any harm when people are going past you

I'm not saying my little one won't be protected and I might be being a little OTT but this is the first time I been to a pub while being pregnant but thank you for your opinion

I understand what you are saying but my sister has been to the pub that the drinks are going to be in on a Saturday night and she said the pub is crammed full of people so it's just worried me a little thats all, but I thank you for your opinion

😂😂😂😂Op you will be fine

Gosh people can be so rude on here! I completely got your point. I’m 33 weeks and feel a little self conscious when out. I have a work do in 2 weeks and contemplating whether to go as like you I don’t particularly want to be in a pub, it’s not fun at this stage! What I would say is that if it’s to see your family it’s likely you’ll be all sat down chatting. Why don’t you go and see how you feel, get the vibe of the place and if it’s too much leave. At least you will have seen your family and I’m sure they will understand x

I understand your concern. I’m heavily pregnant but a lot of people understandably aren’t aware as they’re not observing everyone around them and so can bump into you easily. I wouldn’t like to be in a packed pub even if the odd bump doesn’t affect the baby it’s still stressful and uncomfortable. Like others say though it’s likely you’ll be sitting at a table for most of it so I would still go.

Thank you for understanding, Iv decided I am going to go for a few hours because then I seen my family before Christmas, but like you said I'm going to leave if it feels uncomfortable x

Thank you for understanding, Iv decided I'm going to go for a few hours but leave if I start to feel uncomfortable, at least Iv still seen my family then before Christmas

It's a pub, not a moss pit. Love this