Pregnant Wife at Disney

[mocfan]

Guess what?

I found out last night that my wife is pregnant :sohappy:

Needless to say this may affect what we were planning to do when we travel to Disney in September. She should be a couple of months along when we visit. Any ideas on what she will be able to ride and not?

 

[all_good_chic]

congragulations!!!!!:sohappy:

My mom was pregnant with me when she made a visit to disney.
Rides such as space, splash and thundermountain all have warnings mostly the fast rides or the drop rides are supposed to be avoided. But my mom did ride all three mounatins while pregnant and look how i turned out!lol.

 

[mocfan]

I would think Thunder and Splash would be OK. It is Space that I am telling her to avoid. Space can jerk you around quite a bit.

 

[wdwjmp239]

Originally posted by mocfan
Guess what?

I found out last night that my wife is pregnant :sohappy:

Needless to say this may affect what we were planning to do when we travel to Disney in September. She should be a couple of months along when we visit. Any ideas on what she will be able to ride and not?

Congratulations!!! I'm sure you, the wife, and baby will have a lovely time at DW

:sohappy: :sohappy:

 

[Dwarful]

I would tell her to ask her doctor. Lucky for me my Doctor is an AP holder...nice to know all the money I paid him for my two girls went to his frequent flights to Disney hee hee. ANYWAY, he and his wife were really helpful on what I should avoid. Since I was still in my first trimester on the 1999 trip he suggested I avoid the jerky rides like Test Track, Space Mountain, Body Wars, Primeval Whirl...rides like that. Oh I sat out on The Tea Cups as well...my husband, daughter and niece like it a bit to whirly for me...esp. when I am pregnant! Congrats and have a great time!

 

[The Mom]

Congratulations!

I went to WDW during both pregnancies. The first time I was only about 4 months along, so still had a little "queasiness" so avoided the teacups and Space Mountain. Splash Mountain wasn't built yet, so wasn't an issue. I went on BTM with no difficulties. I also went on everything at Epcot...no TT or Body Wars back then! My biggest problem was finding healthy food and drinks...back then, it was all carbonated beverages, milk (but no skim) or tap water along with burgers and fries! Things have come a long way...that isn't a problem anymore.

The second time (10 years later) I was more obviously pregnant, so wasn't allowed to ride Splash, or any of the others that have warnings. At 3 months, there's a good chance that no one will even notice...but I think you should avoid any jerky, sudden drops, or "spinning" type rides...she will probably still be having nausea. Also, the first trimester I was always very fatigued. An afternoon nap was mandatory! And watch out for strange food cravings/dislikes. Just the sight of meat would turn my stomach, but I could devour a whole watermelon! Just go with it...it won't last forever.

Sorry, Dwarful...we were posting at the same time! How nice to see we agree.

 

[General Grizz]

Congrats!! :sohappy: :sohappy:




(Hi, Mom! :wave: )

 

[jmarc63]

Congradulations:sohappy: :sohappy:

I will offer this to you . You have more choices of non thrill attractions that a pregnant mother can enjoy than any other Theme/Amusment park any where:sohappy: :sohappy:


I edited this from before because it was not worded properly

 

[SnowWhite5669]

Congratulations!! Enjoy!! There are lots of stands with fresh fruit in Epcot and MK, all good stuff for the baby!!! :sohappy: :sohappy:

 

[joking11]

Congrats! Yes, the doctor should be consulted. Disney also warns against the safari and dinosaur for pregnant women. The truth of the matter is, if it is a healthy normal pregnacy none of those rides will hurt. But if, God forbid something were to go wrong and a expectant mother had been on one of those rides she may always wonder/think that that is what caused it.

I am going with a couple of friends in 2 weeks and one of them just found out she is pregnant. She has had some trouble in the past so many things will be off limits to her for the reasons listed above.
:sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:

 

[Dwarful]

Yes a good rule of thumb is if in doubt sit it out!

 

[2much2do]

Hi and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I would avoid anything the Disney people say for pregnant moms to avoid. They have the warnings up for a reason. Just because she won't look pregnant (and thus won't get caught by a CM) doesn't mean it's okay for her to go on the ride. What if something causes a birth defect (the first trimester is when all the vital organs and body parts are developed!!!) or God forbid, a miscarriage???? How would this make you feel? Just because you/she wanted to sneak on a ride? WDW will be there forever, and you and she can ride the mountains and other thrill rides later. Even after the baby comes, you can always do the baby swap. For this trip, play it safe. Your baby and your wife's health is way more important than any ride at Disney. And as some others have said, expect her to be more tired than usual, and maybe nauseous. Take it easy, and play it by ear. Try not to plan too much, and remember that a priority seating is just a priority seating. No one will kill you if you cancel at the last minute or just don't show up cuz your wife needed to rest or felt quesy at the thought of eating. Other than that, have fun and enjoy your last trip "alone together!".

 

[mocfan]

Originally posted by jmarc63
Congradulations:sohappy: :sohappy:

I will offer this to you . You have more choices of non thrill attractions that a pregnant mother should avoid than any other Theme/Amusment park any where:sohappy: :sohappy:

This is true. I am more excited about that than anything.

 

[The Mom]

I think what we're all trying to say is...check with your wife's doctor/midwife. If she says it's OK to travel, go ahead with your plans...just tone them down a little, and pay attention to the warnings. As 2much2do stated, why take a risk for a ride? There are so many gentle yet entertaining attractions that you will both still have a wonderful time! Take it easy...relish the quiet time together...and don't forget to pick up a souvenir for baby.

 

[tiggerlover1971]

congratulations :sohappy: :sohappy:

 

[DisneyPhD]

We went Feb 2001 when i was 32 weeks pregnant. I truely thought I would be the only insane pregnant women there (at least with no other children.) Keep in mind that september is very hot still and be careful to take it easy and drink lots of water. While she should be ok physically, you have been given some great advice about not taking unecessary risks. However there are many many she can ride, really only the big ticket rides she should avoid. (keep in mind the water parks can be fun and the minor rides less risky.)


I was very sick my whole pregancy, and I don't know if I could of made it around 3 months, but I felt the best when at Disney. (It was a really great trip and I glad we went.) Hopefully she will be feeling fine then.

I did find that the unofficial guide to Disney has a page or so on hints for pregnant women when at WDW.


Congratulations, no matter what happens with your vacation, what is happening to your family is much more important!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

:animwink: Nothing good on TV recently :lol: :lol:

Congratulations - seek advice from your doctor and read the warnings on the rides. Take the parks at an easy pace with plenty of rests.
Other than that, have fun.

 

[figgyfan]

I went to Disney while expecting my first child. I hadn't broke the news to the folks yet, and they thought it strange that I didn't head for space mountain the second we entered the park.
There was still more than enough fun stuff to fill my time.
My ten year old is very proud of the fact that she got to go to Disney World so young.She jokes that she remembers how much fun we had.:lol:
Congtrats and have fun.

 

[donaldduck1967]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wife and I just had our 1st child May 29th. We already planning a trip for her 1st b-day

 

[mocfan]

We just came from the doctor's office and the due date is April 1 (go figure).

We asked what she would be able to ride and he said at that time of the pregnancy the baby will be well protected. He said not to ride anything bumpy — no Space Mountain this trip. But he did say, Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain would be ok at that point in the pregnancy. That means if there is an E-ride night — it won't be a total waste

:sohappy: