This subject has provoked a big debate.
Before we start, it’s important to note that here at HerFamily, we are of the opinion that every mother is different and what works for one mum won’t necessarily work for another.
A post shared on parenting forum Mumsnet has started a big conversation after one user said that her friend had given birth six days ago and was hoping to go clubbing at the weekend.
She then asked the forum if she was being unreasonable to think that this was too early to go out after having a baby.
Her post in full reads:
“A friend of mine has just become a first-time mum and her LO (little one) is 6 days old.
“She messaged a few us to organise going clubbing at weekend.
“AIBU (am I being unreasonable) to think that she should’nt think about this at such an early stage?”
The subject really got people talking and the replies started flooding in.
One said:
“She’s probably looking forward to letting her hair down after the long haul of pregnancy. The reality of looking after a newborn may not truly have hit her. If you want to go, go. If not don’t”.
Someone else wrote:
“Yeah, I’d judge/find that odd. I wouldn’t say anything naturally, but it isn’t my bag either in terms of company or actions”.
Another commented:
“I would advise her not to go. Majorly changeable hormones plus first alcohol in ages and maybe lack of sleep equals trouble. My friend was insistent she wanted to go out, few drinks later she ended up in a fight”.
This reply read:
“Good for her that she feels well enough to do so! I couldn’t have managed it”.
As you’ll see there’s a very mixed reaction to the post, some people feel very strongly that it’s a terrible idea while others don’t see the harm in it.
What do you think mamas? Let us know in the comments below.
