How late in pregnancy can you go to WDW?

[Oceana]

It is all up to you, your body, your babies health... not really something we can answer nor something you will know right now... untrue to common belief it is NOT up to your doctor... it is up to you and your doctor to make an informed decision together

If you end up on bedrest you will end up cancilling your trip... if you have high blood pressure or any number of other difficulties some being very minor and some being quite major you will end up cancilling BUT you could be perfectly healthy and travel just fine

some doctors are more concerned about stuff than others too so the kind of doctor you have chosen plays a role

With my 1st son I was perfect health and at 39 weeks traveled by car on a 5 hour drive each way weekend trip to see my youngest sister graduate HS. I did labor some in the car on the way home which was uncomfortable then didnt have him till 41 weeks

My friend who was my preggy buddy's doc wouldnt let her travel past 20 weeks and when she did before 20 weeks she had to carry all of her papers with her just in case, I think she had high blood pressure

My second son I was again perfect health started having bloody show at 32 weeks (too early) gave birth happily and safely at 36 weeks (1 day earlier we would have been in danger territory)

depends on so many factors

 

[all4fun]

If you are having a regular pregancy, seems like a bunch of overwrought thinking to me.

My OB had no problem with me flying at 32 weeks.

For most people - I agree. However sometimes you can think you're having a "normal" pregnancy and then bam! something happens.

I was 27 weeks and thought everything was A-OK. Went in for a routine u/s (just a week after a routine checkup by my OB) and was sent directly to the hospital - do not pass go, do not collect $200.

I was put on strict hospital bedrest and our ds was delivered via c/s 4 days later due to pre-e & HELLPS. He was in the NICU for 11 weeks so I would NOT have wanted to be in a city far from home during that time. According to MOD 1 in 8 babies arrive too soon, so I definitely think it's worth consideration. Hopefully the OP has a very happy and healthy (full term) pregnancy, though!

 

[TAKitty]

My plan is not to take any unnecessary risks, I was just wondering what the general rule was/others experience. I don't have a doctor yet, so when I get pregnant, I will discuss my wish to travel etc. with the doctor. I am really hoping we get pregnant soon, even if that means canceling the trip!

 

[SnowWitch]

For most people - I agree. However sometimes you can think you're having a "normal" pregnancy and then bam! something happens.

I was 27 weeks and thought everything was A-OK. Went in for a routine u/s (just a week after a routine checkup by my OB) and was sent directly to the hospital - do not pass go, do not collect $200.

I was put on strict hospital bedrest and our ds was delivered via c/s 4 days later due to pre-e & HELLPS. He was in the NICU for 11 weeks so I would NOT have wanted to be in a city far from home during that time. According to MOD 1 in 8 babies arrive too soon, so I definitely think it's worth consideration. Hopefully the OP has a very happy and healthy (full term) pregnancy, though!

Agree 100 %. You never know, so its wise to take all factors into consideration. 80% of the time things go beautifully but there is the other 20% and I believe MeLaNie9 was only airing on the side of caution. I just spent the last 3 weeks of my pregnancy on bedrest in the hospital to get me to 37 weeks. I had 3 previous uncomplicated term pregnancies but PIH popped up out of no where with this one.

To the OP I was at Disney this summer at 18 weeks in July and had a blast but my OB/midwife had me take copies of my prenatals with me.

 

[NotUrsula]

Technically, going to WDW isn't the issue; I'm sure there are lots of residents of C. Florida who go walk around over there in the pretty landscaping at 40 wks. in the hope of inducing labor. What you seem to really be asking about is flying while pregnant.

It will depend on you, really, though your doctor will advise you as to what he/she considers safe. What is safe and what is comfortable may turn out to be two vastly different things. You may end up with swollen feet and a sore back that will make this sort of vacation seem like torture, or you may feel perfectly fine and have the energy of three people. My advice is to buy trip insurance that covers pregnancy complications (not usual, and it will cost more), then plan whatever you like (except water slides and major coasters) with the understanding that you will probably tire easily. If you do fly, be sure to get up and walk at frequent intervals; late-term pregancy puts you more at risk of developing blood clots in the legs.

 

[Starr W.]

I flew cross country at 20 weeks when preggie with eldest DS, was allowed to fly to Chicago(1 hr trip) 2months before due date. My doctor was pretty cool, but sometimes the airlines get a little squeamish about 3rd trimester flyers(my travel agent called American just to double check). I worked full time until my due date.

My younger DS was breech and refused to budge into an "acceptable" position. Since I had trouble delivering my eldest(2 days of inducing and got to 2 cm, he was 10 days late) and had to have a c-section. Had a scheduled c-section at 38 weeks.

Both of my pregnancies were rather surprising as I am an older mom(32 for my first). It happened the 2nd month of trying and the 2nd was the big oops at 36. Felt yucky one morning, realized I was 4 days late and took the test.

No one knows if you would need bed rest or anything, but I would maybe get trip insurance if you have to cancel. Every pregnancy feels different. I was tired all the time 1st go around(working full time). Felt great all 9 nine months for the 2nd(was a full time mom).

 

[Reese]

I went when I was 32 weeks with number 6. It wasn't too bad as we had an 18 month old too so we were not going commando in the park. You do want to get clearance from your healthcare provider prior to vacation when you are pregnant. My midwife gave me my records to take with me just in case and told me to have a great time.
Southwest places a very small if any limitation on it's pregnant passengers (it might have been 38 weeks). I took a letter with me from my midwife just in case but never needed it.
As for the parks themselves it was not any more exhausting than a normal day. Although there was more walking there was less everything else. A week of no laundry, cooking or cleaning, I could walk a couple miles a day to make up for that not a problem.

 

[MeLaNie9]

Agree 100 %. You never know, so its wise to take all factors into consideration. 80% of the time things go beautifully but there is the other 20% and I believe MeLaNie9 was only airing on the side of caution. I just spent the last 3 weeks of my pregnancy on bedrest in the hospital to get me to 37 weeks. I had 3 previous uncomplicated term pregnancies but PIH popped up out of no where with this one.

To the OP I was at Disney this summer at 18 weeks in July and had a blast but my OB/midwife had me take copies of my prenatals with me.

Thanks SnowWitch - I didn't want to sound "preachy" and obviously this is what I do for a living and so I might sound over cautious to others and obviously I see only a fraction of babies born in the hospitals at which I work. But, premature babies can be born from "normal pregnancies" and can be very sick. Dealing with that away from home can be very difficult. Obviously one has to make their own decisions, for themselves and their baby, in conjunction with their doctor/midiwife, but common sense and the knowledge that anything can happen can go a long way.

 

[RangerPooh]

On our last trip to WDW I was 32 weeks and my doctor had no problem with me flying cross country. It mivght have helped that DH was a paramedic.

 

[thesmittys7]

I will be going in Feb 07 where I will be 6 months. I have done it at 9 months both Magic Kingdom and Sea world. But I live very close and am used to all the walking. We had a lot of fun and it was in November so it was a little cool out. But if you are flying in you may check with airlines to make sure and probably your dr too. Also if you are spending a lot of money you may have to sit out on some of the rides.

Which ever you decide I hope you have a great time when you do go !!

 

[SnowWitch]

Thanks SnowWitch - I didn't want to sound "preachy" and obviously this is what I do for a living and so I might sound over cautious to others and obviously I see only a fraction of babies born in the hospitals at which I work. But, premature babies can be born from "normal pregnancies" and can be very sick. Dealing with that away from home can be very difficult. Obviously one has to make their own decisions, for themselves and their baby, in conjunction with their doctor/midiwife, but common sense and the knowledge that anything can happen can go a long way.

Very welcome, I am a cardiac critical care nurse and I think medical professionals, in general, air on the side of caution and almost always take into account the "what if factor" when it comes to healthcare. During graduate school I spent some time in L & D and it can be some pretty scary stuff.