pregnant and orlando

[Bridgey]

My girlfriend and I are going to Orlando in Nov and have just found out that shes pregnant which we're over the moon about but my question is, whats the guidelines on flying when pregnant and any women who have been to orlando whilst pregnant your views and experiences would be greatly appreciated,
thankyou

 

[flortlebap]

Hi and congratulations!

I believe no transatlantic flying is permitted in the final trimester by some airlines (28 weeks onwards) so it's worth checking before you try and travel

 

[royal99]

Hi congratulations.

As mentioned above you could be close to cut off point and also not sure how much enjoyment your girlfriend would get from a themepark holiday in latter stages of pregnancy. She wouldn't be able to go on much and would probably find it all very tiring. I know my wife in last three months of her pregnancy would of not wanted to do any holiday especially not a themepark one.

I am sure ladies on here can give you a better insight and give you a better opinion but you may want to look into moving it or maybe cancelling it.

Whatever you decide great times ahead and fun orlando times as a family

 

[Bridgey]

Thanks and ive literally just looked at virgins (how ironic) website and from 28 to 36 weeks just need a doc to fill in a form. Though im not the one having to travel whilst being uncomfortable for 8 hours hahaha

 

[Elise79]

I did WDW at 32 weeks pregnant - come home at 33 weeks.

Your GF will be able to everything without a warning which is mainly the stuff with height restrictions

I loved my trip when I was pregnant - I sat and chatted to random strangers and people watched while DH did the thrill rides.

November isn't that hot either (I went in April) so she should be comfortable.

I would have no problems doing it again - the hardest part was getting medical travel insurance over 32 weeks. I ended up with a separate policy just for medical as our annual travel insurance still covered the usual delays/lost luggage.

Some people wouldn't travel that far whilst pregnant but there was never any questions in my mind.

 

[scoobydooby]

This is the NHS advice which you might find useful.

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/927.aspx?CategoryID=54

Personally if it's not too late in the pregnancy a last holiday as a couple could be fun IMHO. Just have realistic expectations about what rides are out of range. WDW is full of attractions and parades and shoes that are perfectly safe.

The WDW hotels (at least the moderates and Deluxes) are great places to just relax as well.

 

[pickers1982]

Don't forget to make sure you have good insurance

 

[california37]

I totally agree with a pp that having a last hol without lo's would be fun but it depends on how your partner feels being heavily pregnant which you unfortunately cannot predict... Having just recently given birth the last few weeks carrying around a big bump can be very tiring! We were in the world when I was 14 weeks and I was very tired (!) from all the walking but then it was more in hot summer months compared to November temps! We actually joked whether I would get away with an ecv to get around lol and although I am generally fit and well, it did take it out of me touring parks!

I recommend if poss your partner doing some gentle exercise throughout pregnancy especially if touring the world in the later stages.... It will prepare the body for the trip! (Plus has added benefits for the birth later!)

If you put off the trip until lo is here, that's great too! We've taken our dd first when she was 8 months old and were travelling on Friday with our second dd who is 5 months! Travelling with a baby is easy IMO (although depends on the baby!) and best of all free (except air tax fees!)

Have fun and congrats on the news of your coming arrival!

 

[Cinderella2006]

Personally I would not like to travel so late into pregnancy, guessing your gf will be around 34 week mark? The last trimester can be uncomfortable especially on a first pregnancy when you aren't really sure what to expect. 9 hours on a flight when you have a baby bouncing on your bladder is no fun!
I have been to Florida whilst 15 weeks pregnant so in the early stages and had an enjoyable experience but I was slightly nervous on the flight but that was only due to complications I had with my last.
I don't want to put your gf off as every pregnancy can be different but personally I would go earlier and enjoy your last moments of freedom, lol x

 

[twissie]

I'd check the cancellation policies. Personally I breezed through the first 4 to 5 months of pregnancy and would have had no reservations about booking a holiday for later in the pregnancy but then the ligament pains and other issues kicked in quite suddenly.
I actually went on a mini break with DH and my parents to Yorkshire at 28 weeks and it was really tough, I couldn't walk far, stand for long and was always really uncomfortable.
Obviously everyone is different, it could be no problem and the best trip ever, all I can tell you is that it certainly wouldn't have been possible for me.

 

[flortlebap]

The Unofficial Guide also has a pregnancy section which you might find helpful.

Personally I would be trying to bring the trip forward a few weeks. Pregnancy can be tough in the last few months. That said, you aren't going at a hot time of year so at least heat exhaustion won't kick in

 

[Hipster Meg]

Personally my instinct would be to either bring it forward as much as possible or delay it until after the baby is born; there's no way to know how the pregnancy is going to progress or how much it'll affect her. When I was in the last month of my pregnancy I could barely cope with the heat and humidity of the English summer! That's without taking into account the amount of walking you'll be doing, the discomfort of squashed in a plane seat for 8 hrs, the difficulty in getting insurance etc.

On the other hand there's always the old stories that if you give birth at Disney the child get free entry for life!

 

[Laurafoster]

I travelled twice to WDW when i was pregnant but both times a little earlier than your GF. (Both trips i was around 6months)

The actual holiday it self was no problem at all. If i was tired - i rested, made sure to do lots of pool and water parks and i had fun people watching whilat DH went on big rides. But i had been to florida loads of times prior so i didnt feel i was missing out. I also knew i would have more trips afterwards. So it would depend on how uour gf feels about missing out on a lot of the bigger rides.

My first pregnant trip, i had no issues on the flight and although more tiring than usual coming home it was fine but i flew in PE.

My second flight i was in economy and i felt so uncomfortable on the way home (although i had a 2yo to look after which didnt help). I really struggled with that flight.

 

[mackay_j]

I really don't think she will know if she is up for the trip until the day you are due to go- every pregnancy is different, and how you feel can change quickly especially in the last 3 months - even for the same mum! I would not want to take the chance that she will still be up for it. It may be best to check what your options are wrt insurance now. I had to cancel a planed trip when I was pregnant with my second. I booked naively believing that as I was full of beans with my first I would be the same for the next -NOT! You have every reason to go in future - and its MORE fun with kids!!

 

[Bridgey]

Thanks very much for the responses, really appreciate it. She seems well up for it at the moment so im tentatively still going ahead but have already sorted out some decent insurance