Just found out im pregnant, going to WDW in 2 weeks!

[evan.orwin]

I just found out, today, that I'm pregnant!! I will be about 6.5 weeks pregnant when we are down in WDW. What can I ride?? I will of course be avoiding RNRC, TOT and Mission:Space. Should I be avoiding all thrill rides? Or am I early enough that I can ride the less crazy ones. Thanks!!!


Edited to add that I will OF COURSE be asking my doctor, I am just wondering what any in my situation may have done in the past. Thanks!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

I just found out, today, that I'm pregnant!! I will be about 6.5 weeks pregnant when we are down in WDW. What can I ride?? I will of course be avoiding RNRC, TOT and Mission:Space. Should I be avoiding all thrill rides? Or am I early enough that I can ride the less crazy ones. Thanks!!!


Edited to add that I will OF COURSE be asking my doctor, I am just wondering what any in my situation may have done in the past. Thanks!

I'd speak to my doctor if I were you, they'll advise you on what you can and can't do.

Congratulations btw

Here's a link for you http://allears.net/pl/pregnant.htm

It has a list of ridesthat you may want to skip and also it has advice on rest and other useful tips. HTH

 

[KristenF]

the list I found when searching here:

Magic Kingdom:
*space mountain
*Big Thunder mountain
*Tomorrowland Indy Speedway


Epcot
*Body Wars
*Mission Space
*Test Track


Disneys Hollywood Studio
*Star Tours
*Rock 'n' roller coaster
*TOT


Animal Kingdom
*Dinosaur
*Epdedition Everest
*Kali River Rapids
*Kilimanjaro Safari
*Primeval Whirl

 

[JenLanDisney]

Remember to schedule in some breaks. I was exhausted during the 1st trimester. The little spot under my desk at work looked like a good place for a nap.

 

[fla4fun]

I don't think Body Wars will be a problem, lol!

I second asking your doctor. Every person is different, and just because one person went through an attraction with no trouble, doesn't mean you will, and vice versa.

As a person who doesn't like thrill rides, I can tell you that you can have a great WDW vacation without them.

 

[minnie mum]

Our daughter and SIL found themselves in a similar situation at WDW last month. She said it wasn't a big deal. The park guides have notations for each ride regarding restrictions and cautions for people with health problems. Just avoid those rides. Plus there are warning signs posted outside each of these attractions.

DD said that she was so tired on the trip (normal in first trimester) that she actually looked forward to finding a nice shady bench to relax on while her DH went on those rides. Rest. Drink lots of fluids. Demand a nightly foot rub.

 

[YodaGirl]

My initial reaction was that it would be just as dangerous during your first trimester as in your second or third. I wanted to see what other information was out there, so I googled "roller coasters first trimester". I found the following on MousePlanet (bolding mine):

Misconception #2: "I don't have to be careful; I'm only in my first trimester!"

Just because you are in your first trimester, does not mean you can ignore all the expectant-mother warnings in the park.

Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester, when minor traumas can jeopardize successful implantation and pregnancy development. This means you need to be extra careful during your first trimester!

Later in pregnancy, fast and / or rough rides can induce "pre-term labor," Although a pre-term labor does not automatically mean you will give birth to your baby prematurely, this could be a serious concern depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, as it can result in various complications.

Another complication can occur if the placenta separates from your uterine wall. This usually leads to the death of the unborn child. An undiagnosed case of "placenta previa," can cause a hemorrhage as the result of a separated placenta, which risks the life of both the baby as well as the mother. This can happen quickly with little time to get to a hospital.

For me, there is another simple reason to avoid high-risk rides: The actual percentage of attractions with recommended restrictions is small. Of over 50 attractions at Disneyland (not counting shows and other forms of entertainment), there are only seven that discourage pregnant women from riding.

 

[KCSherri]

As others have said, the main thing will be for you to get lots of rest. And drink LOTS of fluid. It's pretty warm down here right now - the heat will zap you!

Oh - and congratulations!

 

[chesterpdt186]

my wife went to the parks thru out her pregnancy.

Early on you could still probably go on space mountain / big thunder/ even splash mountain..

RnR tot mission space are likely to get you shook up more. No star tours either
as the effects could make you ill.

As stated before take time out to get into shade/stores with ac often. DO not get overheated.

My wife informs me she went on everest as well.

No this is barring any medical conditions that are making this pregnancy an issue. If you are nauseous in general fast rides are probably a bad idea.

 

[pooh2001]

1st - Congratulations !

I think it depends on what your doctor recommends, the ride warnings and what shape your body was in before you were pregnant.

Do you work out at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more a day ?
Did you run/walk at least 1 mile or swim 10 laps each day ?
Were you over weight before you were pregnant ?
Do you have high blood pressure or other medical problems ?

Please consult your doctor and also be aware of your physical condition before pregnancy. Use your best judgement.

You can always go back to WDW in a few years as a family
Bset to be a family and not just DH & DW.

 

[YodaGirl]

I'm going to briefly.

Your physical condition prior to becoming pregnant, your sensitivity to nausea, sensitivity to movement, sensitivity to smells, etc has absolutely no bearing on whether or not the force from a ride can cause placenta previa.

Definitely consult your doctor. I can't imagine any doctor approving thrill rides during pregnancy.

Any number of things can happen during pregnancy. The first trimester is especially iffy (which is why many women don't announce it until they hit 13 or 14 weeks - not that I could ever wait that long ).

Those rides will always be there.

 

[Colleen27]

Talk to your doctor for sure, as you can see already advice varies widely! My doc approved most rides for early on in my pregnancy, because that early on the baby is well cushioned and our bodies are still "designed" to handle life as usual. She's a Disney nut, which made me more confident of her advice because she has been on every single ride we were discussing and knows the forces involved first-hand. And something that seldom gets mentioned - remember that during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, hot tubs are a no-no. That was more disappointing to me than any ride we skipped, because I really enjoy a little hot tub time at the end of a long day at Disney but had to settle for merely soaking my feet on that trip.

Per my OB's advice I skipped Mission Space Orange, Rock N Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. Of my own volition I also skipped Primeval Whirl and Mad Tea Party, because I was nauseous enough without spinning around wildly. No harm done, although DD (2.5 now) is rather obsessed with "Mickey's House"!

 

[Mikey'swife]

Congratulations. Drink lots of water and rest when you can.

 

[KigerKat]

I don't have any children, so I can't offer any advice for you at all.

I just wanted to say congrats!!

 

[CopasFamily]

Happy Mother's Day!

While not medical advice and surely not an everyone would be fine doing this, I rode anything I wanted through the first and second trimesters (with my OB's blessing). I'm not a huge thrill rider to begin with, but know for sure that I went on Splash and Big Thunder Mountains. I didn't have morning sickness at all and hopefully you don't have too many issues with nausea as six weeks is about the time it starts for most.

Hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!

 

[delaneyc52]

Happy news! Congratulations!! It will be the best time of your life!

 

[franterk]

Congratulations! I've been twice while pregnant, but both times during month 5. I avoided the rides with posted warnings and tried to take things easy. Since every pregnancy is different, just try to be flexible and listen to what your body is telling you. You may find yourself quite nauseous or absolutely exhausted. Have fun though!

 

[Andyjo0930]

I went to Disneyland at about 12 weeks pregnant. I was told by my doctor that most rides will cause no harm to the baby. The biggest thing he told me was to avoid all rides with straps that go across my stomach. Other than that, I can ride most rides. I did stay away from all the major rides like TOT and Rock and roller coaster. All doctor's are different though. Some will tell you not to ride anything and others will say ride what you feel comfortable doing. Only you know your body.

And Happy Mother's Day!

 

[KatMark]

We went to Disney both times I was pregant and it was within the first eight to ten weeks of pregnancy. I was fortunate and never had morning sickness, but I did have sleepiness. I vividly remember riding both Splash Mountain and Big Thunder while pregnant; I also drank a lot of water and we tookd an afternoon nap every day. All of this at the suggestion of my OB.

 

[supersuperwendy]

Always keep a big ziplock bag with you in case morning sickness hits you. I've been to WDW 3 times while pregnant. Every once and a while I'd have to vomit out of NOWHERE. Just in case you can't make it to the bathroom you'll have a bag to use!! It amazed me how many smells bothered me in WDW in early pregnancy too. OMG the smell at The Boardwalk Resort was the worst for some reason!