Originally Posted By Mom2aDisneyboy We are going for a last minute trip tomorrow and I just found out I am pregnant..Does anyone know what rides I can go on and which to avoid?? Can I go on Soarin?? Thank you!
Originally Posted By sherrytodd 1st: CONGRATULATIONS! Ultimately your doctor will be the best judge of what you can and cannot do. You really should talk to them first. I'm assuming you are not too far along. I really don't think Soarin' would be a problem. It's not rough and you wouldn't hit the restraint. I would be careful with rides with lap restraints where you may run into the restraint with your belly. I went to WDW when I was just starting my second trimester and rode pretty much everything out there, but I did clear everything with my OB/GYN first. Some problems you may run into that you haven't before. You may be more prone to motion sickness and you may have problems standing for long periods of time. DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND HAVE FUN!
Originally Posted By iamsally You are going to get advice ranging from "Don't even go on Pirates." To "I rode everything." I am in the I rode everything catagory. The daughter that resulted after those rides has ridden everything while pregnant. She chose the top of the Maliboomer to inform us of her first pregnancy. So my advice is use your own judgement and conscience. If you are really concerned ask your doctor or midwife. I would definately NOT avoid Soarin'.
Originally Posted By kidagain My OB/GYN advised me to avoid any jolting/harsh bumping. She also advised not to go on Splash Mountain because of the risk of the placenta tearing from the uterine wall from the quick changes of gravity. Granted that the ride isn't as intense as say the Maliboomer, but she said that it was enough to cause concern. Overall, I avoided Matterhorn (possible abrupt stops, and lots of jolty bumps), Splash, Space Mountain, Big Thunder, and Indy. My motto is better safe than sorry. On a positive note, not going on those rides helped me to experience Disneyland in a different, but very nice way. Instead of rushing from one ride to the next, I was able to sit back, RELAX, and really take in all the extras Disney has to offer. Enjoying Ice Cream on Main Street, enjoying the colors, music, and sounds delighted me. Also re-connecting with the not-so-thrilling rides, but IMO just as enjoyable, such as all the Fantasyland rides, Small World, Buzz, The Train, Jungle Cruise, Mark twain, Columbia, Tom Sawyers Island. I still went on Haunted Mansion and Pirates, although Pirates has 2 drops, they were short. Also, don't forget about Tiki Room Just use your best judgement...someone once said to ask yourself, "Would I allow my baby on this ride?" in terms of safety, and apply that to your pregnancy visit at DL.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x When I went right after I found out I was pregnant with my now 3-year-old, I avoided anything that said "expectant mothers should not ride"...I probably could have ridden them (was only about 6 weeks pregnant) but my ex-DH didn't want me to take any chances. Since we had my then-2 1/2 -year old, we just did all the mild rides for her. Oh, and CONGRATS!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<My motto is better safe than sorry.>> Exactly what I was going to say. If you have any doubt about an attraction, avoid it. I don't think that experiencing a three-minute attraction (that you've probably already experienced) would be worth the anxiety that it might cause. Or, God forbid, the self-questioning that might result if something went wrong with the pregnancy. You'll have a chance to experience those attractions another time. And, as others have said... Congratulations! And enjoy the gentle pleasures of the Park!
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle Ummmmmm..... Avoid the rides that suggest pregnant women should avoid them. There aren't too many of them. That's what my wife did both times and things turned out fine...both times.
Originally Posted By DlandJB If the fires are still burning the air could be unhealthy, so try and limit your time in the outdoors -- see more shows - think Tiki Room, Pirates, Small World, Golden Horshoe -- places that are air conditioned. Use fast passes in between so you won't be outside too long. And congratulations!
Originally Posted By LVBelle A couple rides that you wouldn't think are too bad but are bad ideas are Autopia and Roger Rabbit. Both are much rougher than you'd initially think!
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I don't think they even have a pregnancy warning on Soarin' (I'm not sure - it's easy to check when you're there). With as lawyer-conscious as Disney is these days, if they don't even have a warning, that should tell you they don't consider it a problem.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal You're right, Dabob. They removed the pregnancy warning from Soarin' shortly after the Park opened. It was there during previews but went away in pretty short order. YAY!
