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I would say that reduced mobility is only part of the problem. I also need to swing my car door out wide to get in and out of the car. Normal spaces don’t usually have enough room, and I don’t want to ding any doors, so the only alternative is to park miles away and struggle. That lady sounds scruffy and horrible. Calling your wife names - that’s harassment! I think if you aren’t visibly, heavily pregnant and struggling then it shouldn’t be allowed. They aren’t just there for anyone’s convenience. Which is why I wouldn’t have considered it before getting to this stage.

Update: following the general consensus here I used one of the parent and child spaces at my local supermarket yesterday. When I waddled back out with my shopping, a work van was parked over 2 spaces (back end hanging over the space behind so no other car could fit). Nobody inside. Only front seats. It was parked closer to the entrance than I was. So, yeah, definitely felt justified in my decision!

I’d never use a disability bay without a badge. Would just assume someone needs it more than I do. Plus they always seem to be in short supply.

I was okay in my second trimester, but I am comically large at this point. I’m a short petite person and it’s ALL on my belly so I’m totally imbalanced and clumsy. Completely underestimated how much it would affect my mobility.

I’m far too precious about my own car to ever do that to someone. It would either be parent and child, or miles away with space either side.

Nope, an estate car. So quite long but not wide.

Tbh I have a friend who shares this view. Who wouldn’t give up their seat for a pregnant lady on a train/bus, because pregnancy is a choice. I mean, discounting the fact that sometimes it isn’t a choice - I think personally if you’re struggling, you need it more than I do, so you can have it. I don’t really care about why.

🤣 best comment, true!!