5 months pregnant leaving for disney soon, what to do?

[tink5417]

i'm 5 months pregnant and the first time going to disney limited to the thing i can do...
have you gone while pregnant? any pointers.. things i can still do .. things i shouldn't do.

 

[Monty]

Discuss with your doctor what limitations you should consider. Obviously, avoid rides that say "Pregnant women should not ride"

 

[tigsmom]

i'm 5 months pregnant and the first time going to disney limited to the thing i can do...
have you gone while pregnant? any pointers.. things i can still do .. things i shouldn't do.

Talk to your doctor and follow his/her advice. Also do a search for visiting WDW while pregnant as there have been a few threads on this subject already. Congratulations on your impending addition to the family! :king:

 

[Marley's Ghost]

my wife says..

go to the pool often and take lots of naps.

 

[fantasiapirate]

I went to DL at about the same stage of pregnancy almost 25 years ago. We had a wonderful time. No roller coasters or anything that tosses you around, but there's plenty you can do. Rest when you get tired, keep hydrated and just go at an easy pace. I felt great at that stage of my pregnancy and had an absolutely wonderful time. Read about the different rides, parades, shows, etc., and you can make a list of all the things you most want to do this trip and proritize. (and maybe a list for your first trip with baby :animwink
Have fun and have a happy baby!

 

[coltow]

Go slow, take breaks, drink lots of water. You can ride anything that does not have a height requirement, but may want to think 2ce about the safari, it's bumpier than a regular car ride.

 

[ThinkTink721]

i'm 5 months pregnant and the first time going to disney limited to the thing i can do...
have you gone while pregnant? any pointers.. things i can still do .. things i shouldn't do.

I have never been to WDW while pregnant, but I have had 3 kids.
I would not:
-eat too much at one time (you will be too full to even walk)
-ride any fast rides (of course, you probably already know that)
-walk for a long period of time w/o resting
I would:
-stay hydrated (water is best)
-eat small meals or snacks throughout the day to keep full, but not too full
-relax as much as possible (you will need the rest for your pregnancy & post pregnancy months)
:wave:

 

[brisem]

When we went in 2004, my wife was 5 months pregnant. The two biggest things were take time to rest and keep hydrated. Unfortunately, one night my wife got dehydrated after Wishes and was rushed to the hospital.

 

[shoppingnut]

Here's some info and a book you can order that might be helpful. http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/pregnant.htm

 

[Laura]

When I went pregnant I went on anything that I felt was less rough than a car ride...and this included rides that had warning signs. For example - Splash Mountain. Pregnant women should not ride, but it's a very smooth and safe ride, with no lap bars or anything that would push on the belly. I didn't see a problem with it.

Just use common sense. You can do just about everything at Disney while pregnant. It's a lot better than anywhere else. I went to Busch Gardens 6 months pregnant once and couldn't do ANYTHING.

 

[nolatron]

My wife will be 32 weeks along when we go to WDW on this December 26. We're pretty planning to take it easy and follow all the advice given above.

 

[banimall]

When I went pregnant I went on anything that I felt was less rough than a car ride...and this included rides that had warning signs. For example - Splash Mountain. Pregnant women should not ride, but it's a very smooth and safe ride, with no lap bars or anything that would push on the belly. I didn't see a problem with it.

Just use common sense. You can do just about everything at Disney while pregnant. It's a lot better than anywhere else. I went to Busch Gardens 6 months pregnant once and couldn't do ANYTHING.

Splash Mountain, that's hilarious. That's like a 75 foot drop into the water. I don't think I would go on anything more that the haunted mansion and the people mover. I wouldn't even go on Pirates, that has a small drop in the beginning as well. Why take a chance on a ride that lasts 2 minutes to risk a lifetime.