Pregnant and attending a wedding - yay or nay?

[First-mum]

Hey guys !! I was just wanting to get your thoughts. There’s a wedding and reception coming up with around 250-300 guests in one room! I will be around 17 weeks pregnant by then. Would you guys go? Or sit it out due to the risk of covid? A lot of my family members have caught covid just by attending a wedding! So it’s making me a little nervous :-\ thanks in advance xxx

[Purpledoggy]

This is a tricky one as personal circumstance would probably influence it. I would not go (I missed my cousin’s wedding a few months ago for the same reason) but am 40yo with high risk IVF pregnancy so getting COVID and the risk of loss is a big deal for me. There’s a high risk you’d pick it up so vaccination status and age are probably your biggest factors xx

[Seb9]

I think it would depend on the wedding venue and how much the people meant to me! If it was friends that I wasn't that close to I'd probably skip it, if it was, close family I might go, but maybe social distance as much as possible and be extra vigilant about hand washing etc. If you're up to date with vaccinations and boosters, then even if you caught it, the symptoms hopefully would be fairly mild if you don't have any other risk factors.

[Twiglet2]

I would go to the ceremony and meal which will be mainly seated and at your own table then duck out when the reception and dancing starts. That’s when people are merry with alcohol and are starting to dance and mingle (and often forget to be careful) . Even without covid I would probably not enjoy that part at 17weeks pregnant as I was still having morning sickness and pretty tired so people will totally understand and you’ve seen the actual wedding. Unless you’re not too close to the person then maybe just don’t go at all xx

[Blossom2022]

I would go personally if that person meant a lot to you. I had Covid when I was 11/12 weeks and as I have no other health conditions, the midwives weren't overly concerned at all. I also had mild symptoms. It really depends on how comfortable you feel. Like another person suggested, maybe do the wedding part and not attend the reception where people will mix more. Whatever you decide, it'll be the right decision!

[First-mum]

This is all really helpful guys. Thankyou so much. I really appreciate the time taken to reply It’s not someone close to me at all. It’s my husbands work friend. So I wouldn’t feel bad not going. It’s around 2 hour drive. I am fully vaccinated with booster and all. And am healthy with no prior health concerns. But I’ve never had covid !!!! Not sure how I’ve managed to escape it for so long. But I am worried about getting it when pregnant. It’s a closed room with 250-300 people. And I would be sitting next to complete strangers. And have to stay overnight in a hotel! I think I’ve possibly talked myself out of it haha 😂 it’s probably not worth the risk for my own peace of mind. Seriously appreciate the input from you guys. It was all super helpful. Thanks again xxxxx