would you watch a movie if you are pregnant?

I'd never thought about it in that way, but I think your SIL is quite right about building up immunity. I have four children, and with our first, I was SO sterile about everything - if she dropped a toy I'd throw it in the sterilising solution before letting her have it back, I'd be scrubbing my hands 50 times a day - and yet she caught everything going! By the time I had the third and fourth children I was far too busy for all the mucking around, and they grew up without any fussy treatment. Neither of them ever caught so much as a sniffle! I think a few 'normal' household germs are good for building up a child's immunity. Going to the theatre should be fine - unless you're aware they've just had an outbreak of bubonic plague there. It's hard not to worry, I know.

I think you are a new mom and worried about your baby. I do think though as new moms we tend to go overboard on the worries and precautions. I think going to the movies and out to eat are things that will not really harm you or your baby to much. If it makes you feel better take some germx to use after using the bathroom or buying food. I still went out and did the usual things and all three of my children cam out healthy and fine. My last one was a preemie but it was because of a medical condition. It was not caused by germs or anything of that nature. If you are still concerned about this talk to your doctor so he can reassure you or advise you on the do's and don'ts. Congrats on your pregnancy.

It is normal and understandable to be "paranoid", as your sister-in-law called it, during your first pregnancy - so much is unknown! There are people who agree with her about building immunity and such; I'm one of those people. That's not to say you should intentionally expose yourself/your baby to desperately ill people; you should definitely not! But you can't stop living your life as normally as possible. Kids get sick. Fact of life. Particularly when they start spending time regularly with other kids. Building up their immunity by not becoming a hermit is good for them, as long as you are still responsible.
I absolutely went to the movies while pregnant. It's no different, really, than going to a restaurant, store, the mall, etc. Not to mention that once the baby comes, you'll have little choice but to wait for the DVD for most films. Babysitters (and babies!) are expensive, and it will curb your trips to the theater.
Also, there ARE medications you can take for illness while pregnant - simply check with your doctor about what is safe for you. Good luck and congrats!

I don't think you have to worry. A theater has as many germs as many public places, and common items you buy in a store could be covered with germs. It's not a bad thing to be worried but don't worry so much about this.

However, if I were pregnant I wouldn't go to the movies because I'd rather save the money.

I don't think going to the movies will hurt you. There shouldn't be any more germs there than in any other public place, and you can't just stay shut in your house through your entire pregnancy.

Kelly

Well everything you mention is true, there are millions of vruses and germs but not just there, everywhere!!! I recently heard about inspections at hotels and restaurants and we would never EVER go out if you really knew the full extent to the filth in some places and i´m talking about nice expensive places, where you would never expect that. So, if that´s the issue no place is safe so you might as well go out anyways,,,just a tip carry some lysol in your purse anyweays!!!

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Hi spoiled,

hmmm...you have also a point there since we don't know how often they clean all those chairs and if they are spraying it often you know! LOL! we really don't know the cleanliness of any public places, just like public restroom! LOL!
ANyway, I've never been pregnant and I never thought about this...LOL! you made me realize it now! LOL!

there is no harm watching a movie in a theatre unless it is not scary. When i was pregnant i was not permitted to go out a lot as my hubby used to feel insecure that something will happen to our baby. but its different for everyone. my sister is 8 month pregnant & still she is going to theatres.

i think it is okay to watch. what is heard that pregnant women are not allowed to use computer too much because of the radiation that computers have bu other than that i think its ok