Social gatherings- should I go?

[Padawan20]

Hi all

Lockdown measures are easing but I am still unclear as to whether pregnant women can attend these social gatherings of up to 6 people outside. Does anyone know the exact advice?

I am 26 weeks + 3 (so very close to 3rd trimester) and fortunately have no other underlying health conditions. I am getting pressure from family to meet up together and of course I want to see them, but I feel anxious about the risk and whether I should even be doing it at all.

Any advice and shared experiences from you is welcome!

Thank you

[Seb9]

As far as I am aware you're fine to meet up in the group of 6 as long as you social distance, but if you don't feel comfortable to do that, then you need to do what you feel comfortable with. Don't rush into it and maybe just do a social distanced walk with maybe 1 person at a time?

[Padawan20 in reply to Seb9]

Thanks Seb9 😊

[KiboXX]

Hi Padawan,

I feel exactly the same! I am 22+4 and I’ve met up with two friends for a socially distanced walk, both of who are also pregnant so have been isolating. I’m nervous to expand to anything bigger so I’m just going to take things at my own pace and people will just have to get over it. Do whatever feels right for you xxx

[India56]

Hiya,

I can sympathise with you and I’m sure you are dying to go and see you’re family and friends, I’m just over 20 weeks and my family and friends do not live near me now due to we moved away, personally I’m my opinion I wouldn’t risk it due to the fact the numbers yesterday was very high still and I’m very confused what’s the truth and what’s not, whatever you choose to do do not feel guilty either way it’s a very hard decision and we aren’t living in normal circumstances at the moment x